Contract Term: Fixed Term until April 2027

Salary: Grade SC 3 –Grade SCP8-11 Starting salary £22,646 (FTE £27,709)

Hours: 35 hours per week (8.30am – 4pm)

Term Time only: 39 weeks per year

Closing Date: Friday 10th July 2026 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 16th July 2026

Start Date: September 2026

Benefits

·        Local Government Pension Scheme

·        Cycle to Work Scheme

·        Tax Free Childcare

·        Employee Assistance Programme

 Are you an experienced administrator, passionate about customer service and ensuring you deliver the best for your community? Are you ready to take a key role in school administration, supporting a busy Primary Academy in Torquay.

You will need to have experience of administration and a customer service mindset, keeping a positive focus when problem solving. You will be an excellent communicator whilst supporting in a wide variety of tasks, including being an expert in our school systems. You will be an integral part of our pupil services teams to give quality administrative support to leaders and teachers in the schools and provide a wonderful welcome to any visitors, providing friendly and efficient support to the staff, pupils, and parent/guardians, being at the heart of operational activity for our schools.

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

 We offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong ethos and values.
• Children who are happy and motivated to learn.
• An experienced, supportive, and welcoming staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils.
• A strong commitment to continuing improvement.
• A commitment to your professional development.

In joining our school at All Saints Babbacombe in Torquay, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. The school is part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration. 

If you have any queries when applying for this role, please contact the People team via People@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9am on 10^th July 2026   Interviews will be held on Thursday 16^th July 2026.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.