Administrator Assistant

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 Administrative Assistant to join our busy front-office team. The successful candidate will be required to work 25 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: [email protected]

The interview date is to be confirmed. 

Completed application forms can be emailed to [email protected] or returned via post to:

Aspire Academy Trust, Unit 20, St Austell Business Park, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4FD

Organisation address (inc postcode)

Penryn Primary Academy

Contact name

Aspire Academy Trust

Contact email

[email protected]

Website

https://www.aspireacademytrust.org/188/current-vacancies

Link to apply

https://www.aspireacademytrust.org/188/current-vacancies

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. 

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.