Admin Assistant

inploi; Heywood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Heywood is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join their team. The role involves reception duties, answering enquiries, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in an educational setting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a busy environment. The school offers a supportive atmosphere and is committed to the welfare of its students. Closing date for applications is 14 December 2025.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Commitment to professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Has previous experience of working in a similar role in an educational setting.
• Has experience of a range of administrative work.
• Has excellent communication skills and ability to deliver effective customer service over the telephone and in person.
• Is able to build and maintain effective working relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and visitors.
• Is able to organise own workload and prioritise tasks/solve problems within a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact undertaking reception duties.
• Answer telephone calls and face‑to‑face enquiries.
• Provide administrative support across various areas of the school.

Skills

Previous experience in educational setting

Administrative work experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to organise workload

Customer service skills

Computer package experience (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Admin Assistant

Responsible to: Office Manager
Location: Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School
Salary: Grade 3, scp 5-6, £22,200-£22,522.31 (£25,583-£25,989 FTE)
Term of contract: Permanent
Working pattern: TTO+5 days
Hours per week: 37
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: 14 December 2025

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as it continues its journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi‑academy trust.

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School is a caring, supportive and forward‑thinking Academy, part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust. Based in Heywood, the school has excellent transport links to the surrounding areas of Rochdale, Bury and Manchester with the M60 and M62 within easy reach.

The role will be based in the main office, reporting to the Office Manager. Acting as a first point of contact undertaking reception duties and answering telephone calls and face‑to‑face enquiries. This is a busy and varied role giving the opportunity to be involved in many areas of the school's administrative side.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools' opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. We always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

Requirements

• Has previous experience of working in a similar role in an educational setting.
• Has experience of a range of administrative work.
• Has an understanding of the importance of safeguarding/child protection when working in a school setting.
• Is able to build and maintain effective working relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and visitors.
• Is able to organise own workload and prioritise tasks/solve problems within a busy environment.
• Has excellent communication skills and ability to deliver effective customer service over the telephone and in person.
• Is able to follow instructions and work within policies and procedures without direct supervision.
• Has experience of using computer packages, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Benefits

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming work environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team.
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).

We are committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio‑economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self‑disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: Monday 15 December 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 17 December 2025

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