Pupil Services Officer (School Administrator)

Contract Term: Part Time - Fixed Term until 11/04/2027

Salary: Grade SCP4-7 Starting salary £13,365 (FTE £26,016)

Hours: 22 hours per week (Monday 08.00 to 16.00; Thursday 08.00 to 16.00, Friday 08.00 to 15.30)

Term Time only: 39 weeks per year

Closing Date: 5.00pm Wed 24th June 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026

Start Date: September 2026

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tax Free Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

You will need to have experience of administration and a customer service mindset, keeping a positive focus when problem solving. You will be an excellent communicator whilst supporting in a wide variety of tasks, including being an expert in our school systems. You will be an integral part of our pupil services teams to give quality administrative support to leaders and teachers in the schools and provide a wonderful welcome to any visitors, providing friendly and efficient support to the staff, pupils, and parent/guardians, being at the heart of operational activity for our schools.

We offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong ethos and values.
• Children who are happy and motivated to learn.
• An experienced, supportive, and welcoming staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils.
• A strong commitment to continuing improvement.
• A commitment to your professional development.

In joining St Matthew’s Primary and Nursery Academy in Derriford, Plymouth, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. The school is part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.

If you have any queries when applying for this role, please contact the People team via People@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 5.00pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30th June 2026

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.