We are seeking a part-time Office Administrator (0.4 FTE) as part of a job share with our existing Office Administrator. This role is for two days (14 hours) per week, with a preferred start date of September 2026. It is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills and build a career in the charity or education sector, joining a friendly and purposeful organisation based in Bristol and working across the UK.
About the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT)
PSTT is a registered charity with a clear vision – we want to see excellent teaching of science in every primary classroom in the UK. We believe it is vital that children are engaged and inspired by science from an early age. We want to draw on their natural curiosity to help them explore, understand and ask questions about the world around them.
We’ve built a Primary Science Teacher College of over 200 outstanding teachers; each helping to shape and influence science teaching across the UK. We produce great resources that improve how science is taught and planned. We organise engaging professional learning events for teachers, and work with partner organisations to further enhance how science is taught. Our 2023-28 strategy is building on these strengths to reach more teachers across a more diverse range of schools.
Job summary
The Office Administrator plays an important role in PSTT’s central administration, working as part of the operations team. The Office Administrator is the first point of contact for general enquiries. They are responsible for various areas of administration involving our staff, Fellows, trustees and external organisations. They play a logistical role in several important areas of PSTT activity supporting our professional learning events and activities, our awards, planning, fundraising, logistics, key processes and communications with Fellows. The role also involves the collection, collation and maintenance of essential PSTT data sources.
Key facts about this role
Salary Starting salary from £24,370 (FTE), subject to experience
Pension and benefits Employer pension scheme (5% contribution); enhanced sick pay and maternity/paternity/adoption pay, detailed in our pay and reward scheme
Location Hybrid – expected to spend at least 2 days per week at the office in central Bristol (BS1)
Hours 14 hours per week (part time), usually worked between Monday-Friday
Contractual basis Permanent
Travel The job may require some travel within the UK and occasional overnight stays. Expenses will be reimbursed
Line manager Operations Manager
Annual leave 28 days (of which 3 days must be taken during the Christmas closure period) plus public holidays
Start date Preferred start date 7 September 2026
A full list of job responsibilities can be found in the Application Pack.
How to apply
- If you would like more information before deciding whether to apply, please contact info@pstt.org.uk.
- Complete the official application form and return this to info@pstt.org.uk by the deadline of 5:00pm, Monday 20 July 2026. Please note that it is particularly important to complete the Supporting Statement as fully as possible. This section helps us to understand how you meet the key job criteria, and our shortlisting process will rely significantly on this statement. Please don’t send a CV or other information, as these will not be considered when shortlisting.
- Please complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring questionnaire. Completing the survey is optional but provides PSTT with valuable information about the diversity of applicants. It is anonymous and we will not consider it as part of the application process. Please do not send us a copy of the completed survey.
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