Administrator, Education Administration, Education ​/ Teaching

Salisbury Road 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Salisbury Road is a two‑form entry primary school that serves the locality of St Judes, near the city centre. We are situated in a large, three‑storey, Victorian building in the heart of the community, and work closely with many local partners. We pride ourselves on being a warm and friendly school and aim to enhance and inspire the lives of not only the children that attend our school but their families and wider community.

Salisbury Road is a diverse community, and our exceptional staff work hard to ensure that we are a fully inclusive school, ensuring that we promote our school values in everything that we do.

We aim to achieve highly and provide exceptional learning experiences for all our pupils, ensuring they are prepared for success in their future lives, as noted in a recent Ofsted inspection where the school was graded as Good.

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.

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.