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Administrative Assistant

Salary £26,016 - £26,427
Location St. George's C of E Infant and Nursery School, Bideford
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Salary: NJC Grade B: £26,016 - £26,427 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked) 

Working Pattern: This is a fixed term position working 6.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2027

St. George's C of E Infant School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Administrative Assistant. You will play a key role in supporting our staff, families, and pupils across the school communities. 

Working within friendly and committed staff teams, you will contribute to the smooth daily running of the school office and help ensure an efficient, welcoming and professional front-of-house experience. 

About the Role 

As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the school office by providing a welcoming and professional first point of contact for parents, visitors and pupils. Your responsibilities will include managing reception duties, handling calls and emails, and supporting pupil welfare through administering first aid and maintaining accurate health records.

You will help maintain and update pupil data and attendance information, as well as support wider administrative tasks such as preparing correspondence, assisting with newsletters and carrying out reprographics work. In addition, you will help keep daily operations running efficiently by assisting with office supplies, deliveries, school meal processes and other organisational tasks that contribute to a well‑functioning and supportive school environment.

Key Responsibilities 

In this role, you will: 

  • Provide a welcoming reception service, handling calls, visitors and enquiries. 

  • Support pupil welfare, including administering first aid and maintaining health records. 

  • Maintain pupil data and attendance records, ensuring accurate information on School MIS. 

  • Deliver general administrative support, including correspondence, reprographics and newsletters. 

  • Assist with office resources and daily school operations such as deliveries, supplies and meal 

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who: 

  • Experienced in administration, with strong organisational and multitasking skills. 

  • A clear, confident communicator with pupils, staff and parents. 

  • Able to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative where needed. 

  • Competent in ICT, including Microsoft 365 and school systems. 

  • Qualified with GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths. 

Desirable attributes include: 

  • A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to “have a go.” 

  • Experience working in a school office or with school‑specific software. 

  • NVQ Level 2 (or above) in Business Administration, or equivalent. 

  • An eagerness to learn and develop new skill 

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post. 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 6th October 2026, interviews will be held on 8th October 2026. 

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.  

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage. 

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the relevant school website.

The vision of The Harbour Schools Partnership is to be:

  • Valued by stakeholders
  • Recognised by external partners
  • Parents’ choice
  • Children’s choice
  • Outstanding outcomes

  • The right work/life balance
  • Strong leadership pathways
  • Outstanding staff development
  • Strong cultural integrity
  • Enhanced terms and conditions

  • Supporting Schools regionally
  • Intelligently contributing to national agendas
  • Schools are central to the community
  • Developing rounded citizens with a strong character compass
  • Preparing children for a multi-cultural world

St George’s C of E (VA) Infant and Nursery School work to ensure that the Christian values of hope, forgiveness, compassion, wisdom, thankfulness, peace, trust and friendship are embedded within the school. We aim to provide a safe, purposeful, stimulating and aspirational learning environment, in which we respect all faiths, languages and cultures.

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