32.5 hours per week (8.00-15.00 Monday to Friday). 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days) plus holiday entitlement.  Total paid weeks of 45.248.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, personable, and organised individual to join the Administrative Team. The successful candidate for this role will need to be a pro-active and a motivated problem solver with strong analytical skills. You should be comfortable communicating at all levels and have knowledge of IT systems and data analysis. Experience of Arbor would be an advantage, but training will be given if necessary.

This role will be based within the main school office alongside the school administration team. Duties will include general clerical administration, use of MS Office, updating the school database (Arbor) and reporting, supporting the Office Manager with HR, Safeguarding and Financial administration, providing Reception cover as well as additional administrative tasks commensurate with the post. You will be a good communicator, smart in appearance, professional and discrete regarding confidential matters.

Skills and Experience

• Good standard of experience working within a school or similar skills and experience working in an office environment.
• Experience of SIMS/Arbor/Databases.
• A practical working knowledge of IT applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Minute-taking skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

We value our employees and offer excellent training and support along with an Employee Assistance Programme and other well-being benefits.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To comply with KCSIE 2024, we will conduct a simple online search of your name prior to interview.

In addition to your application form, please click on the following link to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Application packs are available from the Nancealverne School Website (www.nancealverne.org.uk) and should be returned to: Jessica Jackson, School Administrative Manager, Nancealverne School, Madron Road, Penzance. TR20 8TP or via email jjackson@nancealverne.org.uk. Telephone: 01736 365039

Closing date for applications: Thursday 5th June, 11.59pm

Shortlisting: Friday 6th June 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 11th June 2025