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Administrator

The Spires College

Devon

  • £9,106 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Grade C SCP 4 - £25,185 pro rata (actual salary £9,106)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
7 October 2025

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint an additional person to our Administration team to support the College in continuing to deliver an excellent service to families and students.
We are passionate about providing an excellent experience for everyone within the College community and strongly believe that high quality support is a key factor in ensuring the welfare and academic success of our students. If you share these views and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you.
The Spires College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. As a school we are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring everyone has the support required to be able to carry out their role to a high standard.

We offer:
• a high level of support for all new staff;
• the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff and agencies beyond the College;
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment.
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities.
• An exceptional staff benefits package including:
o Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
o Free 24/7 counselling, legal & information line
o Critical incident advice & telephone support
o Online health portal
o Free gym access

You will:
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life;
• have the confidence and tenacity to support colleagues in following statutory timelines and ensuring the college meets its legal obligations at all times;
• have experience of working in a client/customer facing role;
• be professional, enthusiastic, self-motivating and able to demonstrate flexibility in your approach;
• be confident to deal with a wide range of contact and queries;
• have a caring and patient nature, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• be a team player, and be able to contribute to the shared responsibility ethos of our school;
• have a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 Bilateral School with a selective stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do and are committed to improving outcomes for young people.
For further details about the post including what our staff think about working here and how to apply, please visit https://www.thespirescollege.com/page/?title=Staff+Vacancies&pid=132 or contact Michelle Smith using the email address: jobs@thespirescollege.com. Please use “Administrator” as your subject.





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About The Spires College

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  • The Spires College
  • Westlands Lane, Torquay
  • Devon
  • TQ1 3PE
  • United Kingdom

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Our aim at The Spires College is simple: to make certain that every young person achieves their true potential.  Our ethos centres upon a love of learning and upon developing every member of our College community as an independent learner, who knows how to learn and is helped to develop the resilience and determination to tackle all the challenges that they will meet – at College and beyond. In this way, our students become successful and fulfilled life-long learners.

We prioritise the professional development of our teachers so that their knowledge is current; their skills are honed, refreshed and invigorated.  I want our teachers to enthuse and inspire others; to explore new ideas and opportunities for, and with, your children.

Our students are involved in every aspect of College life beyond the classroom: extra-curricular clubs and trips are always available but our students also take an active role in shaping the future of the College through a wide range of student leadership activities.  Our students leave this College as rounded, confident, independent young adults, ready to take up their places in society and equipped with the means to seize their futures.

If you would like to see what our College has to offer please do come and visit us to find out more:  I would be delighted to meet you.  Please contact my PA to make an appointment.

Alex Newton
Principal



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