Administration Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Heywood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring and supportive educational institution in Heywood is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The role includes reception duties, managing inquiries, and requires excellent communication and organisational skills. Candidates should have prior experience within an educational setting and understand the importance of safeguarding. The school offers a supportive environment, continuous professional development, and benefits like a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution

Continuous Professional Development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within an educational setting is required.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection protocols is important.
• Must be able to build effective relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the school.
• Perform reception duties including answering calls and managing inquiries.
• Organise and prioritise tasks in a busy office environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 may areas of the school's administrative side.

We are seeking an individual who:

• 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, colleauges, parents and visitors.
• Is able to organise own workload and prioritise tasks/solve problems within a busy environment.
• Has excellent communication skills and aiblity 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.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• 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).

Commitment to safeguarding

St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, a prohibition from teaching check, all qualifications verified and references will be taken up prior to the time of interview.