Clerical Assistant - Cheadle Primary School

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Job summary

A local primary school in Cheadle is seeking a passionate Clerical Assistant to support the school’s administrative team. The ideal candidate will have experience in clerical work, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to fostering children's well-being. The role involves handling reception duties, supporting pupil welfare, and performing routine clerical tasks. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• A happy disposition, good sense of humour and can-do attitude.
• Experience in general clerical/administrative work.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handling reception duties: greeting visitors and answering routine calls.
• Supporting pupil welfare and liaising with parents and external agencies.
• Performing routine clerical tasks such as photocopying, filing, emailing, and record keeping.

Skills

General clerical/administrative work

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Proficient in using computers and office equipment

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organisational skills with attention to detail

Customer-focused attitude

Motivation to work with children

Job description

Overview

Clerical Assistant

Cheadle Primary School

Aspire, Believe, Achieve

Salary: Pro rata salary £14,323 (FTE £24,413, Grade 1 point 2)

Hours: 25 hours per week (8am – 1pm Monday – Friday)

Contract Type: Permanent / Term Time only plus 6 inset days

Start Date: 3rd November 2025 (or as soon as possible afterwards)

Cheadle Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and nurturing school where the wellbeing and development of every child is central to everything we do. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clerical Assistant to join our dedicated team and support the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.

About the Role

Are you organised, approachable, and looking to start or grow your career in administration? Join our dedicated school team as a Clerical Assistant and help make a real difference in a dynamic educational environment.

As a Clerical Assistant, you’ll provide essential support to our school’s administration and front office. Working under the direction of senior staff, your responsibilities will include:

• Handling reception duties: greeting visitors and answering routine calls.
• Supporting pupil welfare and liaising with parents and external agencies.
• Performing routine clerical tasks such as photocopying, filing, emailing, and record keeping.
• Maintaining manual and computerised information systems.
• Supporting with basic finance tasks such as ordering.
• Assisting with basic first aid.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• A happy disposition, good sense of humour and can-do attitude.
• Experience in general clerical/administrative work.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Proficient in using computers and office equipment.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• A customer-focused attitude.
• Friendly, respectful, and professional communication style.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Motivation to work with children and a commitment to safeguarding their welfare.

Why Join Us?

At Cheadle Primary School, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, our supportive team environment, and our commitment to continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to making a difference in the lives of children.

To Apply

Please download an application pack from our website or contact the school for an application pack. Applications should be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided by the school.

Closing date: Friday 26th September 2025 3PM

Interview date: Tuesday 30th September 2025

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Safeguarding Statement: In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as part of our recruitment process we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the school and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches, this will be passed onto the Headteacher and discussed during interview.

We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. Details of the checks that will be undertaken can be found within the Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2024 document.

This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Positions at the school are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, as such, appointment to a post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). DBS Filtering guidance can be found on the GOV.UK website.