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Administrative Assistant

Sherford Vale School & Nursery · Sherford · Devon

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our busy Administration team.

Post hours 35 hours per week for 39 weeks per year.

As our main contact on the Reception Desk you will be the face of Sherford Vale School and Nursery taking calls, dealing with visitors face-to-face, and providing high level administrative support as part of the wider Administration team.

The ideal applicant will be enthusiastic, hardworking, a multi-tasker and extremely well organised. We are looking for candidates who have professional and excellent communication skills (oral and written), a clear telephone manner, proven computer skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload whilst remaining calm under pressure.

Applicants must be able to develop positive behaviour strategies with children, have positive relationships with Parents/Carers.

The successful candidate will:

  • be an outstanding communicator
  • understand the need for confidentiality
  • have experience or a good working knowledge of working within a primary school
  • have the skills and sensitivity to deal with all members of our community and multi-agency partners
  • be enthusiastic, driven and committed to ensuring the trust's future success
  • be able to work as part of a friendly and supportive team
  • be a life-long learner and an inspiration to others.
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About this school

Sherford Vale School & Nursery

Free schools · Primary · Ages 2–11

Good
Pupils
310
Avg teacher salary
£41,868
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.9:1
Academy trust
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Sherford, Devon, PL9 8FA

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Salary
£26,427.00 - £27,274.00 Annually (FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
9 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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