18/01/2026
Admin Assistant
Salary £24,796 - £25,185 pro rata.
(£12.85 - £13.05 per hour).
24 hours per week
Monday – Thursday 8.30 – 13.00
Friday 8.30 – 3.30 (1 hour lunch break)
Term Time plus Non-Pupil days (39 weeks)
There may on occasion be additional hours available for cover.
Start Date 23 rd February 2026
The Headteacher and Governors of Southmead Primary School are looking to appoint a friendly, organised and efficient
Admin Assistant to work in our busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors to the
school, working in the main school office alongside our full-time Attendance Officer.
You will work closely with the school admin team to ensure the smooth running of the school office. The post is very
varied, incorporating a wide range of administrative tasks. Please see the job description for full details. You must work
well in a team, be able to cope with the demands that come with a busy school office and be flexible to move between
tasks as needs arise. Training will be provided where needed. You will be part of a proficient team dedicated to working
to improve the outcomes for all our children, families and staff.
We are looking for someone who:
● Has experience of working in a busy office environment with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
Suite being essential. Recent school-based experience is preferred.
● Is able to use Bromcom.
● Is able to prioritise and work well under pressure.
● Is able to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
● Has a commitment to outstanding levels of customer service for all service users.
● Is friendly, professional, energetic, enthusiastic and has a positive approach.
● Is able to use their initiative, work independently and has excellent time management skills.
● Has a passion for working with young people and their families so that their school experience is a positive one;
experience of working with children and young people is desirable.
● Excellent Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills.
In return we offer:
● Supportive friendly staff.
● Family friendly hours, term-time only working.
● Subsidised Breakfast and Afterschool Club Sessions.
● Local Government Pension Scheme.
● Staff Wellbeing Programme.
Southmead Primary School is located in an & #39;area of outstanding beauty& #39;, has extensive grounds and sports
facilities. Our curriculum is stimulating, relevant to life in our global community in the 21st century.
Southmead Primary is an inclusive school and the children are at the heart of everything we do. All staff are
encouraged to build positive relationships with children, parents and visitors to the school.
Application forms can be downloaded from the school website www.southmead.devon.sch.uk. Completed
application forms should be addressed to the Headteacher and returned with a covering letter (no more than
2 sides A4) to [email protected].
Southmead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)
and online Social Media check are required for this post.
Closing date for applications: Noon on 26 th January 2026.
