Specialist Administrator

Are you an organised, compassionate, and proactive administrative professional looking for a role where your work directly impacts young lives? Mounts Bay Academy, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, is looking for a vibrant Specialist Administrator to join our dedicated school team! If you thrive in a dynamic environment, love collaborating with people, and want to be at the heart of a supportive school community, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your expertise and grow your career. As a Specialist Administrator, you won't just be managing paperwork, you’ll be a friendly face for students, parents, teachers, and senior leaders. Every day brings new opportunities to engage, solve problems, and keep the school running smoothly. Heart of the School: Be the key point of contact for staff, families, visitors, and external partners. Varied & Rewarding Responsibilities: Specialise in key areas that match your strengths; ranging from community engagement and HR to attendance and finance. Culture of Excellence & Support: Work within a collaborative trust committed to continuous professional development, inclusion, and positive workplace culture. Depending on your specialist focus and the needs of the school, your day might involve: Community & Engagement: Managing the school’s website, social media, app updates, and admissions processes to showcase the best of school life. Attendance & Pastoral Support: Working directly with families and pastoral teams to encourage student attendance, using empathy and kindness to navigate challenging situations. People & HR Operations: Supporting recruitment, welcoming new starters, coordinating cover for staff, and maintaining essential HR records. Finance & Administration: Assisting with local purchasing, trip management on parent payment portals, and maintaining essential MIS database records (Arbor). About You We are looking for an enthusiastic, approachable professional with a high level of initiative and excellent communication skills. Essential Qualifications & Experience: Education: GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent. NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience. Experience: Proven administrative background (preferably in an educational setting) with experience managing administrative systems. Tech Skills: Strong proficiency in IT systems (Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook). Key Attributes: High attention to detail, resilience under pressure, excellent organisational skills, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare. Desirable Assets: First Aid certification (or willingness to train). Experience using school database systems (such as Arbor). Training in Safer Recruitment, Safeguarding (Level 3), or minute-taking.