The posting
Hyde Park Primary School is seeking a friendly, organised and proactive Administrator to join our busy school office.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a warm and professional reception service, handling enquiries in person and by phone
- Maintain accurate pupil records and support data systems (e.g. Arbor, school census)
- Support financial administration, including school meals, trips and clubs
- Manage communications with parents (letters, emails and messaging systems)
- Assist with attendance, registers and general pupil administration
- Undertake general office duties such as filing, photocopying and record-keeping
- Support safeguarding procedures and maintain strict confidentiality at all times
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working in a busy office environment (school experience desirable)
- Is confident using IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel and email
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Can prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
- Demonstrates professionalism, flexibility and a positive, team-focused attitude
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Why join us?
- A welcoming and supportive school community
- A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life
- Opportunities to develop your skills and experience
- A chance to make a real difference to children and families
About the School
Join our team at Hyde Park Schools, where we're dedicated to fostering well-being and mental health through innovative teaching methods. Our school is deeply rooted in the community, offering exciting opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. Embrace a culture of lifelong learning, creativity, and teamwork in an inclusive, vibrant environment. With a focus on effort, cooperation, problem-solving, and leadership, we strive for excellence in preparing pupils for a dynamic world. Enjoy our half-termly staff socials and contribute to our strong home-school partnership. Experience our distinctive character and ethos firsthand - Hyde Park Schools is where education meets inspiration!
About the Trust The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:
Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children
As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.
Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.
To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on 01752 225314.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
