Administrative Assistant in Wilford, Nottingham

MyNewTerm; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 6,300 - 6,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School in Wilford, Nottingham, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the school office. The role is permanent, part-time (10 hours 30 minutes per week), term-time only, with a job-share arrangement.

You will interact with parents and staff, require strong administrative and communication skills, and maintain a calm, professional approach while delivering efficient office support. Salary is within the OLOL Band 2 scale.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy office environment.
• Excellent personal, administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Maintain a calm, positive and professional manner at all times.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Build excellent relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the school office.
• Deal with enquiries from parents and staff in a friendly, helpful manner.
• Assist with day-to-day office tasks and documentation.
• Support the school in delivering efficient administrative processes.

Skills

Office experience

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Job description

We are looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated and successful school. Working in our main school office you will come into daily contact with our parents and staff so, as well as having administrative experience, you will also possess excellent communication and customer service skills and have a friendly, outgoing manner.

You will play an active role in delivering efficient, effective administrative support, and you will come into contact with our parents and staff so you will possess excellent communication skills and have a friendly, outgoing manner.

This is a permanent part-time role working. You will be working 10 hours and 30 minutes per week, on a term time only basis.

This is a permanent, part time role advertised as a Job Share, and you will be completing 10 hours and 30 minutes of this position. The split of responsibilities will be confirmed by the school. As such, in the event of a job sharer leaving, the part time vacancy will be advertised following the normal recruitment procedure.

About us

St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a successful primary school located in Wilford, Nottingham. We are an Ofsted rated Good School.

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, and we bring together the 35 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

About the role

• Have experience of working in a busy office.
• Have excellent personal, administrative, and organisational skills.
• Be able to plan and prioritise own workload, meeting set deadlines.
• Have the ability to maintain a calm, positive and professional manner at all times.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Generate excellent relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.

We offer:

• An actual salary of £6,269 - £6,468 per annum (OLOL Band 2, Scale Points 3 to 5).
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for teachers.
• Fantastic benefits:
  • Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
  • Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
  • Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we've got you covered!
  • A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.

For an informal discussion about the role and our school please contact the the school on 0115 9152961 or email at [e-mail]. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed.

Closing date: Sunday, 11 October 2026, Midnight.
Interview date: Thursday, 15 October 2026

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust's Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants in line with Safer Recruitment Practices.