Administrative Officer
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7AA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 522a6407-28d4-46eb-ada8-bfcfc74119ad |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Administrative Officer will provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth day to day operation of tasks supporting a wide range of general services within the Academy and maintaining and devising efficient and effective administrative processes and procedures. Experience of working in a school admin team environment would be an advantage, although not essential as training will be provided.
Candidates will be enthusiastic, organised and friendly, keen to join our committed and hardworking personnel and administrative team.
The successful candidate will need to be confident with excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills. The post holder will need to be able to prioritise work to meet deadlines and maintain a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
We are pleased to offer this permanent post for 30 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum – term time only. The working pattern will be Monday to Friday with actual timings to be agreed at interview.
The role is based at Chulmleigh College and will involve working with the other schools within the Trust.
The candidate pack (including job description) and application form are available on our website Completed application forms to be emailed to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10am on Monday 26th January 2026 – please indicate clearly on your application the role you are interested in. All applications will be acknowledged.
Interview Date: Monday 2nd February 2026
What the school offers its staff
Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
Commitment to safeguarding
As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children. In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.
The Administrative Officer will provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth day to day operation of tasks supporting a wide range of general services within the Academy and maintaining and devising efficient and effective administrative processes and procedures. Experience of working in a school admin team environment would be an advantage, although not essential as training will be provided.
Candidates will be enthusiastic, organised and friendly, keen to join our committed and hardworking personnel and administrative team.
The successful candidate will need to be confident with excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills. The post holder will need to be able to prioritise work to meet deadlines and maintain a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
We are pleased to offer this permanent post for 30 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum – term time only. The working pattern will be Monday to Friday with actual timings to be agreed at interview.
The role is based at Chulmleigh College and will involve working with the other schools within the Trust.
The candidate pack (including job description) and application form are available on our website Completed application forms to be emailed to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10am on Monday 26th January 2026 – please indicate clearly on your application the role you are interested in. All applications will be acknowledged.
Interview Date: Monday 2nd February 2026
What the school offers its staff
Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
Commitment to safeguarding
As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children. In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.