Clerical Assistant - St Christopher Primary School

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Coventry is seeking a Clerical Assistant to join their busy office team. The ideal candidate will be energetic, enthusiastic, and confident in their role. You will manage phone calls, ensure the accuracy of pupil information through the school's MIS system, and support a welcoming environment for parents and visitors. Applicants must apply online and be prepared for an enhanced criminal record check. Closing date for applications is 4th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Confidence to develop their role and be proactive.
• Methodical approach to tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to be the first point of contact for parents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Answering the telephone.
• Maintenance of pupil information via the school's MIS system.

Skills

Good IT skills

Energetic team player

Proactive approach

Tools

MIS system

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clerical Assistant to join our friendly and very busy office team. The successful applicant will be able to start February 2026.

What is the job role?

St Christopher Primary School is a great place to work; our pupils are wonderful and our staff are very supportive and friendly.

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic team player with the confidence to develop their role and be proactive. Good IT skills are essential alongside a methodical approach to tackling tasks and meeting deadlines.

You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors to the school, answering the telephone and will have responsibility for the maintenance of pupil information via the schools MIS system.

Work pattern

• Monday to Thursday = 8.30am to 4.45pm
• Friday = 8.30am to 4.30pm
• 39 weeks (Term Time plus Teacher Training days)

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026

Interview date: January 2026

Who are we looking for?

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.