Type of Position: Administrator Assistant

Aspire Academy Trust; St. Austell; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Term-time only + INSET days

Job summary

Penryn Primary Academy is seeking an Administrator Assistant to join our busy front-office team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and families, ensuring a warm and professional welcome.

The role includes managing attendance, handling communications, and coordinating pool hire. The successful candidate will work 25 hours per week, 8:30am–1:30pm, Mon–Fri, term time only plus two INSET days, on a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in front office administration.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Front of House: Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, parents, contractors, and pupils, delivering a warm, professional, and helpful welcome.
• Attendance Monitoring: Manage daily attendance tracking, follow up on unexplained absences, liaise with parents/carers, and support the school leadership team with attendance reporting.
• Social Media & Communications: Maintain the school’s social media channels, assist with newsletters, and distribute clear, engaging updates to the school community.
• Pool Lettings & Hire: Act as the main contact for external hirers of the school swimming pool, managing bookings and enquiries.
• General Office Support: Provide core administrative support, maintain accurate records, and handle calls and correspondence.

Skills

Front of House

Attendance tracking

Communications

Social media

Job description

Administrator Assistant - Penryn Primary Academy

Type of Position: Administrator Assistant

Subject: Administration

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026 at 9am

At Penryn Primary Academy, we pride ourselves on being a vibrant, welcoming, and nurturing community where every child is supported to flourish. As the first point of contact for our school, our administrative team plays a vital role in keeping our academy running smoothly and maintaining our strong connection with parents, carers, and the local community.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and adaptable AdministrativeAssistant to join our busy front-office team. The successful candidate will be required to work25 hours per week, from 8:30am to 1:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only plus two INSET days, on a permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities:

Front of House: Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, parents, contractors, and pupils, delivering a warm, professional, and helpful welcome.

Attendance Monitoring: Manage daily attendance tracking, follow up on unexplained absences, liaise with parents/carers, and support the school leadership team with attendance reporting.

Social Media & Communications: Maintain our school’s social media channels, assist with newsletters, and distribute clear, engaging updates to our school community to celebrate success and keep parents informed.

Pool Lettings & Hire: Act as the main contact for external hirers of our school swimming pool, managing bookings, handling enquiries, and ensuring smooth administrative coordination.

General Office Support: Provide core administrative support, maintain accurate records using our school management systems, and handle incoming calls and correspondence.

This is a dynamic and varied role where no two days are the same! You will be the friendly face at front of house, a key driver in supporting pupil attendance, the creative voice behind our communications, and the coordinator for our community swimming pool hire.

We welcome visits to our school. If you would like to visit us, please contact the office via email: [e-mail]