Senior Administrator
Job Description
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 27.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time plus INSET days
Full-Time Equivalent Salary: E11 (£28,142) to E14 (£29,540)
Actual Pro-Rata Salary: E11 (£19,388) to E14 (£20,352)
An additional option to add an administrative assistant contract from 2.30pm to 4.00pm.
The Governors of St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, Plymouth, are seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring Senior Administrator to start as soon as possible. We are keen to recruit an exceptional candidate who will make a strong, positive impact on our school and standards. Experienced applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
We offer:
- A welcoming school environment with a strong Catholic ethos.
- Polite, happy pupils who are motivated to learn.
- A supportive staff team genuinely committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children.
- A firm commitment to your ongoing professional development.
The successful candidate will:
- Be happy to support and uphold the Catholic ethos of our school.
- Be committed to fostering challenge, excitement, creativity, and independence in learning.
- Be dedicated to raising standards and serving as an excellent role model.
- Demonstrate outstanding organizational and communication skills.
- Be dynamic, resilient, hard-working, and naturally positive.
- Work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with pupils, parents,governors, and staff.
- Bring a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice.
Application forms are available on the school website. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school or for more information please contact Nichola Nelson, School Business Manager at stpauls@plymouthcast.com
Closing Date: Midnight 11th October 2026
Interviews: 15th October 2026
Website: https://www.stpaulsplymouth.com
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email.
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, and online background checks will be conducted.


