Senior Administrator

Trinity Catholic College; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

St Marys Catholic School in Falmouth is seeking a Senior Administrator to support the smooth running of a busy school. The role requires a positive, experienced administrator who can balance front-of-house duties with data entry, reports, and HR/payroll related tasks.

The post is fixed term to 31 August 2027, 21 hours per week, with safeguarding at the forefront. The successful candidate will join a supportive team and contribute to pupils’ wellbeing and standards.

Qualifications

• Educated to minimum Level 3 (essential).
• A level or NVQ 3 qualification is required.
• Experience with record keeping and data entry in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Help raise standards and create engaging learning experiences.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Work as part of a team with pupils, parents and staff.
• Maintain reflective and evaluative practice in daily tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Safeguarding awareness

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification

A level/NVQ 3

Business administration qualification advantageous

Tools

HR/payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

MIS

Job description

Your Role

Do you have the skills, enthusiasm, and dedication to support the smooth running of a busy school environment?

'The Governors of St Marys Catholic School, Falmouth are seeking to appoint a positive and experienced Senior Administrator for immediate start. They are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards.

We offer

• A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
• A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
• A commitment to your own professional development

The successful candidate will

• Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
• Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
• Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
• Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff
• Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice

Salary

£29,071 to £30,515 pro rata

Contract

Fixed term to 31/08/2027 in the first instance, Part time 21 hours

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Closing Date

Monday 30th 10am

Interviews

TBC

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of level 3 essential
• Educated to A level/NVQ 3

Experience

• Record keeping, data entry, and report preparation
• Customer service skills and a professional front-of-house manner
• Problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced school environment
• Excellent IT skills, including HR/payroll systems, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Experience maintaining HR, payroll or Management Information Systems (MIS)

Experience/Knowledge

• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance
• Ability to manage schedules, resources, and logistics efficiently

Qualifications

• Business administration qualifications an advantage

Relevant Experience

• Team collaboration and support for teaching and leadership staff

Relevant Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for staff, parents, and external agencies essential
• Effective time management and organisational abilities essential
• Commitment to inclusion, equality, and safeguarding essential
• Proficiency in IT systems, databases, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
• Adaptability to changing priorities and school needs

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of our students and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.