School Administrator

Ugborough Primary School is set in a beautiful rural location, nestled between the moor and the sea. This delightful village school is situated at the heart of the community. We have recently joined the Westcountry Schools Trust and are enjoying the many benefits associated with being part of a child focused and dynamic academy.

The WeST family now extends to 27 schools of which 8 are secondary and 19 primary.

WeST holds a firm belief in giving each child every opportunity to learn and succeed in all that they do. Whilst they are a family of schools who share common values and beliefs, all the schools are unique and hold their own identity. 

The Trust believe that by working collectively, sharing what works well and jointly developing best practice, they are stronger together and can provide the very best education for the children in their geographical area. 

They have a pride in their schools, staff and children, and thrive on the constant challenge to do better. All their children are their collective responsibility.

Ugborough Primary School is looking to appoint an efficient, well organised, customer-focused and experienced administrator to join our dedicated, professional and hard-working team as soon as possible. Good administration and communication skills are essential to ensure all visitors to the school are welcomed in a professional, polite and friendly manner. Experience of working in a busy office environment is essential, as you will be the only Administrator in school every day and will need to hit the ground running to ensure all services continue as smoothly as possible. Previous school experience would be ideal, but is not essential as training will be given. This is a pivotal role within the school and you will be an integral part of the school staffing team. You will work closely with the Senior Administrator to ensure that all aspects of school administration are carried out to a high standard following embedded practices and procedures. You will also assist the Headteacher and staff in the day to day running of the school and be the first point of contact for visitors and telephone calls. In addition, your role with support both the SENCO and the DSL in the administration of their functions of which training will be given.

In return the school and Trust can offer:

·       Regular CPD opportunities.

·       Generous contractual provisions around maternity, annual leave and sick pay.

·       Membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, one of the most generous schemes in the UK with high employer contributions through national provider Peninsula Pensions.

·       Free eye tests and contributions towards VDU use glasses through a choice of national opticians.

·       The opportunity to buy a bike or the latest Tech through our cycle and Tech schemes. You pay nothing upfront and the payments are taken tax efficiently from your salary through salary sacrifice.

·       An Employee Assistance Programme to all of our employees.

·       Access to community sports centre gym facilities (based in secondary schools)

The hours are a 35 hours per week. 8.30am – 4pm with a 30 minutes’ unpaid lunchbreak. The role is for 38 weeks per annum during term-time.

For further details about the school please visit our website at https://www.ugborough-primary.devon.sch.uk/

For further information about the position please see the attached job description. The application form is also attached.

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@westst.org.uk by 9am on Tuesday 20th September 2022 with interviews being held week commencing Monday 26th September 2022. To comply with safer recruitment best practice we are not able to accept CVs.

Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange an appointment, please contact Lucy French, Headteacher on 01548 892489 or lucyfrench@ugborough-primary.devon.sch.uk

We 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.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.