Job Description

Plymouth High School for Girls

Plymouth



Expiring soon

Salary:

21,253 - 23,732 for 37.5 hours, 38 weeks

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

September 2025

Apply by:

6 July 2025

Job overview

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Are you looking for an admin role in an education setting?

We are recruiting an experienced

Administration Assistant / Receptionist

to join our friendly admin team. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and diligent candidate providing a high standard of administrative support, and assisting the Office Manager in ensuring efficiency within the school office. You will be a proactive team player who will undertake general office duties including filing, parent communications, photocopying and scanning

Our Admin Assistant / Receptionist will;

Be the first point of contact for parents and visitors. Have excellent interpersonal skills. Have a good knowledge of ICT. Liaise with caterers regarding food requirements and refreshments for school trips, meetings and events. Maintain information systems, databases and other associated records.

This role is offered on a Term Time basis, working 8.00 am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will also be expected to work an additional 3 Saturday mornings to assist with the 11+ Exam Invigilation.

Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?

We're proud to offer more than just a job--we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:

Competitive Pay Scales

: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.

Performance Related Pay

: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.

CPD

: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways for professional development including Chartered Teacher status, regular MAT meets to share best practice and range of external opportunities to enhance your development.

Staff Wellbeing Focus

: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers and preferential access to Benenden Health.

TSTARS Staff Recognition

: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff. Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.

Blue Light Card

: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!

TSAT Benefits Portal

: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Next Steps

If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!


Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.


We strongly encourage any candidate who may be interested in working at our school to direct any question they may have to the Head's PA, Vicki Benwell, vicki.benwell@phsg.tsat.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email

recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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About

Plymouth High School for Girls

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Plymouth High School for Girls

St. Lawrence Road, Plymouth
Devon
PL4 6HT
United Kingdom

+44 1752 208308

About us

Plymouth High School for Girls is a City selective Grammar school with a good reputation for providing an engaging curriculum within a supportive and encouraging environment. Students are happy at our school and enjoy the benefits of well taught and engaging lessons along with extensive extra-curricular opportunities. We are a small school with a friendly feel where people work flexibly and collaboratively to give our students the best possible experience.

Values and Vision

Plymouth High believes as much in preparing its students for life as it does their school years, shown by its slogan "For life, not school, we learn". It aims to help its students achieve socially, personally and educationally, stressing the importance of the three Rs - respect, resilience and responsibility. The school promotes a caring and supportive atmosphere, and its core values include consideration, tolerance, respect, honesty, integrity and fairness. It is proud of its students, who are encouraged to grow both academically, by following the diverse and balanced curriculum, and as individuals.

Ofsted

"The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. [The headteacher], senior leaders and governors have a common and accurate view of the school's strengths and weaknesses. The school development plan is sharply focused to address the identified priorities and work is under way on most of these. [Leaders] have fostered very strong relationships with other agencies to support pupils and their families."



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