Job Description

Learning Academy Partnership

St Mark's C of E Academy

Administrator

Fixed Term - 20 hours per week / 38 weeks per year

NJC Grade 1 (Cornwall) - 13.00 - 13.79 per hour

Required as soon as possible

The Learning Academy Partnership have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join our Trust, based at based in St Mark's C of E Academy.

Nestled in the heart of the hamlet of Shop just north of Bude, St Mark's is less than a 45-minute drive from Launceston. The school is set in extensive grounds, framed by stunning open countryside. As a small village school, there is a real sense of community where we aim to ensure that all our children can flourish in all they do. At St Mark's, we pride ourselves on providing every child with a rich and engaging curriculum grounded in our Christian values. Our vision is:

'Flourishing Futures through_

Respect, Love and Hope'

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We are proud of how we work collectively as a family of schools with a shared responsibility for all children. By working as a Hub (alongside Marhamchurch C of E Academy and Jacobstow Community Academy) and as part of the wider School Trust, we empower each other to deliver an exceptional offer that is fully rooted in the local community and values.

We are looking for an administrator who shares our values and is ready to play a key role in supporting our children to flourish. You'll join a committed team dedicated to delivering the very best for our children every day. This role is perfect for someone highly motivated, with strong administrative expertise and excellent interpersonal skills. You'll be comfortable working independently while following established processes, and equally confident collaborating with colleagues across our wider Trust.

Our ideal candidate will be exceptionally organised, detail-focused, and able to remain calm under pressure while managing competing priorities. As we embark on an exciting journey of collaboration - sharing best practice and expertise across our schools - we look forward to welcoming someone who will contribute to our shared goal of enabling all children to flourish.

Our Trust is dedicated to building an authentic workforce, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience looks a little different to what we've identified, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the perfect candidate! We are proud to be an organisation where you will feel professionally supported through extensive development opportunities and a strong wellness offer. We value a healthy life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

Our School Trust is underpinned by our four core beliefs;

we are stronger together, a sense of belonging; removing barriers and realising the possible. This means that by working collectively, we can achieve our absolute best to ensure that children, especially the most vulnerable, can flourish. In short, our ethos is one of working together to

Empower, Excel, Together

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What we can offer you:

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Make a real difference

- every day you'll have the chance to make a profound difference to children's lives.

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Be part of something bigger

- you will be part of a values-led School Trust where we collaborate, innovate, and succeed together.

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We invest in you

- our People Strategy ensures you're nurtured, supported, and given opportunities to develop so you can provide the very best for our children.

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Grow your expertise

- access to our high-quality professional development, career pathways, and bespoke CPD; we're committed to your personal and professional growth.

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A genuine commitment to life balance

- we prioritise colleague wellness and actively support a healthy, sustainable approach to work.

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Comprehensive wellbeing support

- access to a confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need it.

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Flexibility that fits life

- our family-friendly policies help you balance work with what matters most.

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Perks and savings

- from Cycle to Work and Tech schemes, to lifestyle discounts and benefits.

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A pension you can count on

- generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

We want to support you in deciding if we are a School Trust that you would like to join. We recommend that you arrange a visit or virtual call so that you can better understand if we are an organisation which excites you and can support you to flourish. Please contact Deidre Petersen - Telephone 01288 361445 or email marhamchurch@lapsw.org - to arrange an appointment.

For further details and to apply, please refer to the Vacancies section of the Trust websitewww.lapsw.co.uk

We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone.

If you have a disability, neurodivergent condition (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism), or any other additional needs, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. Please use the links below for more information or contact us to discuss any adjustments that would help you take part fully in the process.

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/
https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/

The closing date for applications is

Friday 24th October 2025 (9am)

however please feel free to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date. Interviews are anticipated to take place

on Wednesday 5th November 2025.

The Learning Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.00-13.79 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person