Clerical Officer - St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School

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

Job summary

Coventry City Council seeks a Clerical Officer to support the School Business Manager in managing school office operations. The role involves financial management, administrative support, and ensuring a smooth school environment. Candidates should be dedicated to helping every child achieve their best.

Responsibilities

• Support the School Business Manager with all cash collection, producing receipts, and maintaining accurate records.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the School Business Manager and SLT.
• Assist with the management and improvement of student attendance.

Job description

Our Values

Our Values

What is the job role?

We are looking for a Clerical Officer to provide support to the School Business Manager and ensure the efficient running of the school office. This appointment is with the governors of the school. The post-holder will ensure that the Catholic ethos permeates all aspects of the life of the school.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will work with a strong and dedicated team, who are passionate about achieving the best for every child.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Finance

To support the School Business Manager with all cash collection, producing receipts and maintaining accurate records, including for out of school care and full-time Nursery provision;

To support the School Business Manager with the establishment and maintenance of the school's inventory.

Administration

Provide administrative and clerical support to the School Business Manager and SLT;

To assist with the management, monitoring and improvement of attendance;

To be aware of all forthcoming Parish and school events and ensure that appropriate support is available.

To provide staff with appropriate relevant and accurate information held on the pupil database, ensuring that they have access to records as required.

To assist the School Business Manager in ensuring cover of the reception and telephone of the school.

Assist with the First Aid, Accident Reporting, Race Equality, Assault and Exclusion procedures within school.

The successful candidate will work with a strong and dedicated team, who are passionate about achieving the best for every child.

Closing date: 10th September 2025

Interview Date: 16th September 2025

All applications to be completed using a Catholic Education Service - Support Staff application form and returned by email to: [e-mail] . Unfortunately we cannot accept any other application form or CVs.