Key Role Information

Salary
£27,274 pro rata, term time only
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
16/11/2026 09:00
Interview
3 December 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff Pay Scale (MAT) | SCP7 - SCP10
Department
Administration and Business
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
28.00
Weeks per year
39.000
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 support team in a non-classroom-based role. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the life of the school, ensuring that pupils and staff can thrive.


As part of our support team, you will:

  1. Assist colleagues in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
  2. Assisting with tasks to ensure the efficient running of the school
  3. Maintaining school resources, records, and systems
  4. Conduct day to day Finance operations


We are seeking someone who is:

  1. Organised, adaptable, and able to manage a variety of tasks
  2. A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
  3. Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team
  4. Flexible and proactive in supporting a busy school environment
  5. Committed to supporting the ethos and values of our school community


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

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) 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

Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Bournemouth

Jackie Horne

christtheking@plymouthcast.com

Durdells Avenue
Kinson
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH11 9EH

Safeguarding Information

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