Senior Administrator

Trinity Catholic College; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee Benefit Discount Scheme

Job summary

St Marys Catholic School, Falmouth, part of the Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated Senior Administrator to support the school’s daily operations and safeguarding needs. The role involves assisting staff to maintain a safe, positive learning environment and providing front-line administrative support to pupils and staff.

You will join a collaborative team and contribute to data handling, communications, and the efficient running of the school.

Qualifications

• Experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist colleagues in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide pastoral and academic support to pupils.
• Help with classroom activities, small group work, or one-to-one interventions.

Skills

Record keeping

Customer service

IT systems

Communication

Education

Level 3

A level/NVQ3

Job description

Your Role

Do you have a passion for supporting young people to thrive in a school environment?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a member of our support staff. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping pupils reach their potential, while contributing to the smooth running of our school community.

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. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply.

As part of our support team, you will:

1. Assist colleagues in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
2. Provide pastoral and academic support to pupils
3. Help with classroom activities, small group work, or one-to-one interventions

We are seeking someone who is:

1. Positive, patient, and committed to helping children succeed
2. A strong communicator with good organisational skills
3. Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
4. Flexible and proactive in supporting a busy school environment

Why join us?

As part of Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust, you will benefit from:

1. Access to high-quality professional development and training opportunities across the Trust
2. Career progression routes within a network of schools
3. Collaboration and support from experienced colleagues across the MAT
4. A strong sense of belonging to a wider educational community with shared values and vision
5. Our commitment to staff wellbeing - as a proud signatory of the Department for Education's Staff Wellbeing Charter, we actively promote and protect the wellbeing and mental health of all colleagues.

What we offer:

1. A welcoming and supportive staff team
2. Opportunities for training and professional development
3. Competitive pay - aligned to nationally agreed pay scales
4. Pension scheme - most support staff are eligible for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the best public sector pensions
5. Employee Benefit Discount Scheme (retail discounts and cashback offers)
6. Cycle to Work Scheme
7. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free counselling, wellbeing, and advice service
8. The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people

If you are motivated, caring, and eager to contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you.

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

Experience/Knowledge

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

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.