Drake Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Administrator to join our committed support team in the school office for 5 days, term time plus 1 week.

Post: Administrator

Location: Drake Primary Academy, 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2EN

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade C, Point 5 – 7, £25,583 - £26,403 per annum

Actual Annual Salary: £18,459 - £19,050 per annum, Pro Rata

Contract Type: Permanent, part-time, term time only plus 1 week (39 week)

Contract Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3 pm

About the role

Drake Primary Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Administrator to join our committed support team. The ideal candidate will be hard working, friendly and outgoing and have relevant experience of working in a school setting. They will have a passion for supporting young children’s learning and development and enjoy working as part of a team.

About the successful candidate

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated and well organised individual.   We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:

• Have at least an NVQ Level 2 administration qualification (or equivalent)
• GCSE 's in Mathematics and English - Grade C and above
• Good knowledge of general computer packages and office equipment e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, photocopier/printer, telephones etc.
  
• Be able to display effective communication skills with both children and adults
• Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, adaptable and open to new ideas and practices
• Be a fast and highly flexible thinker, being able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a ‘can-do’ attitude

About the School

We pride ourselves on being a warm and friendly school that welcomes visitors and actively encourages a partnership with parents. Indeed OFSTEd noted that ‘staff go the extra mile to help pupils- whenever they need it.’ We strive to provide a high quality creative and engaging education within a caring and happy environment where our children thrive.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  The trust is made up of 16 academies across the South West of England, in Bournemouth, Gloucestershire, Plymouth, Devon and Wiltshire. We serve children aged from age 3 to 19, in ten primary academies; an all-through 4–16 academy; a secondary academy; the University Technical College in Plymouth; and three special academies. This diverse portfolio provides us with a comprehensive understanding of the needs of a wide range of learners.

Our core values are aspiration, resilience, excellence, integrity and service and our aspiration is for every young person to fulfil their potential. Social mobility and social justice are important to us at Reach South. We equip our leaders to make sure their schools are at the centre of their communities, and provide pathways to success for each pupil.  

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. 

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment Team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date: for applications is Thursday 1st January 2025

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for the week commencing the 12th January 2026

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.