Key Role Information

Salary
£6777 to £6884 ACTUAL
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
27/11/2026 09:00
Interview
1 December 2026
Start
5 January 2027
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff Payscale (April 2026 onwards) | SCP4 - SCP5
Department
Finance & Admin Staff
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
11.50
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Mary Dean's Primary School are seeking to recruit a Permanent Administrative Assistant for 11.5 hours per week across Thursday and Friday, term time only. 


Working under a Senior Administrator and as part of an experienced and supportive administration team, this is a key role in the operation of the school. You will be a friendly, enthusiastic and well-organised individual who can build a rapport with pupils, parents, staff and visitors alike. This varied role covers a wide range of duties and is both challenging and highly rewarding. If you are organised, sociable and thrive on busy schedules where no two days are the same, this role could be for you and we would love to hear from you. Excellent IT skills and the ability to work to deadlines within a busy office environment is essential.


The position is for 2 days a week - Thursday and Friday


Interview date will be Tuesday 1st December 2026


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 


First Federation Trust 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.


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.


 

Qualifications

GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade A-C/4-9) or equivalentessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Effective organisation skillsessential
Able to prioritise a number of different tasksessential
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with people at all levelsessential
Able to listen and respond appropriately to children, parents, staff and visitorsessential
Able to work under pressure in a busy environment with constant interruptionsessential
Ability to deliver work with clearly defined deadlinesessential
Ability to use MS Office programmesessential

Experience

Administrative experienceessential

Qualifications

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths and Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or aboveessential

About Us


Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Lesa Garside

office@marydeans.plymouth.sch.uk

First Federation Trust
Blackpool CE Primary School
Liverton
Devon
TQ12 6JB

Safeguarding Information

First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 


The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are. 


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.