Administrative Assistant (St Joseph's Catholic Primary School)

WMJobs; Cannock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and forward-thinking school is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves managing office processes, supporting the Governing Body, and undertaking HR and financial administration. The ideal candidate will thrive in a school environment, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and administrative excellence. With a strong Catholic ethos and a commitment to professional development, this school offers a supportive community and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children. Join a team that values enthusiasm and hard work as they embark on an exciting future.

Benefits

Excellent Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Community

Friendly and Enthusiastic Children

Dedicated Team of Staff

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and financial administration experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the running of the school office and organize school trips.
• Responsible for pupil admissions and complex financial administration.

Skills

Administrative Excellence

Experience in School Environment

Financial Administration

HR and Payroll Administration

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant Administrative Qualification

Tools

Arbor or Similar School Management Systems

Job description

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hednesford),

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

Hill Top, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffs, WS12 1DE

Telephone: [phone]

www.st-josephs-hednesford.staffs.sch.uk

“To inspire, to learn, to love with God”

"St Joseph's Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school. Expectations are high and academic standards are strong. Community-minded and thoughtful leadership ensures that staff and pupils are happy in their work." Ofsted October 2023

Administrative Assistant

Permanent

Term Time plus 10days

Salary - Grade 4

Start date - on or before 23rd June 2025

Governors are seeking to appoint an innovative and forward-thinking Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a school environment, demonstrating administrative excellence and an understanding of the unique challenges faced in a primary school setting. The successful candidate will be supported with a handover of duties in the summer term.

Experience with Arbor, or similar school management systems is highly desirable, as you will be responsible for ensuring our office processes are efficiently managed.

The successful candidate will:

• Assist with the running of the school office
• organise school trips
• be responsible for pupil admissions.
• provide support to the Governing Body and take minutes at meetings
• undertake complex financial administration procedures
• assist with the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the school budget
• undertake HR and payroll administration
• undertake the school census and CES census
  
  
  

We can offer you:

• A happy community with a strong Catholic ethos with close links to the parish and local community
• A dedicated team of enthusiastic, hardworking staff
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• Excellent professional development opportunities as the school enters an exciting future as part of the St Gabriel the Archangel MAC from September 2025
• Supportive Governors, parents and colleagues
  
  
  

Application packs including the application form are available from the school office by request either by telephone, post or email [e-mail]. Applications should be returned by post, hand or emailed to the school office.

Closing date for applications: - 12pm on 13th May 2025

Interviews: 20th May 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments to this post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, together with receipt of suitable references. Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.