School Administrator

Polperro Primary Academy; Looe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Staff Wellbeing Package

Career Development

Job summary

Polperro Primary Academy in Cornwall is seeking a dedicated school administrator to join the friendly school office four days a week for 19.5 hours, term-time only (38 weeks) with paid weeks across 43.699 per year. The contract is permanent and is set to commence around November 2026.

The role focuses on efficient day-to-day admin and confidential support to the Head of School. Responsibilities include maintaining Trust administrative and financial systems and managing statutory data returns.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an office environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage the day-to-day running of the School’s admin office.
• Provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the Head of School.
• Ensure Trust administrative and financial systems are established and maintained.
• Manage statutory data returns.

Skills

Office administration

Job description

From providing the warmest of welcomes to orchestrating the daily operations of our school, this role is a huge part of our school community and may just be the opportunity for you!

Hours: 19.5 per week over 4 days

Working weeks: 38 weeks per year (Term time only)

Paid weeks: 43.699 per year (includes holiday entitlement)

Rate of pay: £25,948.96 (Actual salary of £11,461.15)

Contract: Permanent

Target start date: November 2026

About you

We would like to appoint a charismatic person to work four days a week in our School office (Monday-Thursday) to:

Efficiently manage the day-to-day running of the School’s admin office

Provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the Head of School

Ensure Trust administrative and financial systems are established and maintained

Manage statutory data returns

If you have the ability to work on your own initiative but also work as part of a wider team we would like to hear from you. Experience of working in an office environment is essential.

About Polperro Primary Academy

Polperro Primary Academy is a happy and thriving School for children aged 2 to 11. We currently have 102 children on roll across four classes and our pre-school nursery, and provide a seamless transition between nursery and primary school. In addition to our creative and well-qualified teaching staff, we have excellent teaching assistants who work across the school supporting and enhancing children’s learning. All of these staff are dedicated to providing pupils with quality learning opportunities and take immense pride in their work and in doing the best job they can to support the school.

About Bridge Schools Trust

Bridge Schools Trust is a family of schools across Cornwall, built on dedication and trust and united by a shared commitment to putting learning first.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Creative in our approach to teaching and problem-solving
• Curious, always innovating and learning
• Responsible, accountable to our communities
• Enthusiastic, bringing energy and passion to every endeavor
• Excellent in our expectations and delivery
• Determined, rallying together to overcome challenges

By joining us, you will become part of a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking Trust where staff are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and professional development is encouraged.

For more information about Polperro Primary Academy and Bridge Schools Trust please take a look at our websites https://www.polperroprimary.co.uk/ and www.bridgeschools.co.uk

Benefits

Local Government Scheme Pension, Staff Wellbeing Package, Career Development Opportunities, Wide support network of school administrators and central team members working collaboratively across the Trust providing professional advice and guidance.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Bridge Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, Social Media check, and satisfactory references.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

If you have the drive and determination to enable every child to succeed, and wish to be part of a Trust that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.