Key Role Information

Salary
£28142 - £2954 (pro rata)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
16/07/2026 00:00
Interview
20/07/2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff Pay Scale (MAT) | SCP11 - SCP14
Department
Admin
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
23.50
Weeks per year
47.200
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

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


We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the life of the school, ensuring that pupils and staff can thrive.


The successful candidate will:

  1. Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
  2. Have excellent organisational and communication skills
  3. Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
  4. Be able to time manage themselves effectively
  5. To work as part of a team alongside the Schools Hub Business Manager and the Leadership Team, whilst establishing positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff
  6. Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice
  7. Be able to demonstrate the characteristics described on the attached Job Description


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 and eager to contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you.


Contract: Fixed term (31/08/2027). Term time + 2 weeks.


Hours: 23.5 hours (Monday to Friday mornings)


Salary: Grade E (£28,142 - £29,064) pro rota


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.


We will be reviewing applications as they arrive and will look to interview as soon as possible, so please do not delay in making your application.

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential

Skills

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 agenciesessential
Effective time management and organisational abilitiesessential
Commitment to inclusion, equality, and safeguardingessential
Proficiency in IT systems, databases, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
Adaptability to changing priorities and school needs

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth

Nikita Brown

senioradmin@sjex.plymouthcast.com

Edmund Rice Building, St Boniface's RC College, 21 Boniface Lane
Manadon Park, Crownhill
Plymouth
Devon
PL5 3AG

Safeguarding Information

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