Key Role Information

Salary
£FTE from £29,071 to £30,515
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
02/11/2026 09:00
Interview
5 November 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff Pay Scale (MAT) | SCP11 - SCP14
Department
Administration and Business
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
30.00
Weeks per year
45.200
Visa sponsorship
No

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 3essential
Educated to A level/NVQ 3

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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth

Belinda Burton

Belinda.Burton@plymouthcast.org.uk

Mongleath Road
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4PW

Safeguarding Information

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