Administration Assistant

St Catherine's CE Primary (Horwich); Horwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Career progression

Wellbeing resources

EDI training

Healthcare plan

Employee assistance

Job summary

St Catherine's CE Primary (Horwich) is seeking an Administrative Assistant to be the welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors. You will provide efficient reception and back-office support with strict confidentiality in a busy school environment.

Working 12 hours per week during term time plus 2 additional days, the role offers permanent contract and opportunities for professional development within our caring school community.

Qualifications

• Welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Provide reception and back office administrative support with confidentiality.
• Will support safeguarding checks for visitors.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional, courteous reception and back-office admin services to all stakeholders with confidentiality.
• Ensuring all visitors are subject to safeguarding checks before access to the academy.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Rapport building

Flexible working

Job description

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
GRADE B SCP 4 (£26,847 - £29,071)
ACTUAL SALARY £7,347.39 - £7,956.04
12 HOURS PER WEEK (8.30am 11.30am Monday to Thursday)
TERM TIME PLUS 2 DAYS
PERMANENT CONTRACT
REQUIRED ASAP

The successful candidate will be the welcoming first point of contact for our school, providing efficient and friendly reception and administrative support to pupils, parents, staff and visitors. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a busy, caring school team, helping our school run smoothly every day.

At St Catherine’s, we grow together in God’s love. Our school is full of happy people, busy classrooms, and caring friendships. Every child is nurtured through a rich and exciting curriculum, guided by wonderful teachers who help them reach high standards but life at St Catherine’s is about so much more. Here, every child is given the chance to shine, to try new things with confidence, and to believe that they can succeed. We celebrate each other’s gifts, show kindness and respect for everyone’s beliefs, and take joy in each other’s achievements. St Catherine’s is a place of laughter, wonder, and lasting memories a family where, together, we flourish.

We believe that it is these things that make our children lively, confident and articulate and is why they move on to fulfilling lives built upon the Christian values and strong foundations laid in the school.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• Providing professional, courteous and customer focussed reception and back office administrative services to all stakeholders maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality.
• Ensuring all visitors are subject to the required safeguarding checks before allowing unrestricted access to the Academy.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 25th November 2026

INTERVIEWS: TBC

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