Administrative Assistant

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with the Local Monitoring Committee of St Hilary School, are seeking to appoint a dynamic and committed Administration Assistant. 

As a school administrative assistant, your role is the backbone of the daily operation, requiring a blend of professional hospitality and meticulous data management. You serve as the first point of contact, greeting visitors and managing telephone communications with a high level of discretion. Beyond front-of-house duties, you provide essential support by handling word processing for official reports and publications, updating the school website, and maintaining both electronic and manual filing systems. A significant portion of the role involves safeguarding sensitive information; you are responsible for updating pupil records in systems like Arbor, ensuring strict compliance with data protection laws during the intake or transfer of students.

Additionally, you act as a central coordinator for school logistics, managing appointments, staff sickness records, and the school lettings diary. From overseeing stock control and stationery to coordinating school meals and event outings, you ensure that the administrative infrastructure remains seamless and efficient. Ultimately, this position demands a proactive approach to multitasking, balancing routine office maintenance with the sensitive handling of confidential student and staff data.

At St Hilary School, our motto is simple but powerful: “The Best We Can Be”.

We are a friendly, and ambitious primary school of around 200 children, where every child is valued, nurtured, and inspired to achieve their very best. Our school motto — “The Best We Can Be”— is at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud of our warm, supportive atmosphere and strong sense of community. We are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our children. Recently, we introduced our brand-new Nurture Hub — a welcoming space designed to support children’s emotional well-being, build their confidence, and help them develop resilience. Alongside this, we are a Trauma-Informed School (TIS) and embed restorative justice practices, so every child feels safe, respected, and supported.

About You:

You will be an organised, approachable and proactive professional with a child-centred mindset and a strong commitment to supporting a positive school environment. You will work effectively as part of a team, providing high-quality administrative support that enables teaching and learning to thrive. With excellent communication and organisational skills, you will share our school’s values and contribute positively to our welcoming school and its strong community identity.

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.

How to Apply and Further Info:

To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.

The closing date for receiving applications is 24^th February 2026 12.00pm

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Rob Hamshar, Head Teacher on 01736 763324

Interviews to be held on 4^th March 2026

If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.