Receptionist/Office Administrator

Shorefields; Grays; Vor Ort; GBP 23.000 - 27.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School in Thurtrock is inviting applications for a part-time Receptionist/Office Administrator. The role is 35 hours per week, term-time plus two weeks and five INSET days, working Monday to Friday under the Thurrock Academies Pay Scale Band 4.

The successful candidate will support front-dDesk duties, manage communications with staff, parents and pupils, and assist with safeguarding and admin tasks.

Qualifikationen

• Be an effective communicator with staff, parents, students, governors and the Trust.
• Hold at least an A–C pass in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience in a busy office environment is desirable.
• Be committed to safeguarding and welfare of pupils across the school.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Organisation

Initiative

Safeguarding awareness

Ausbildung

GCSE English and Maths (A-C)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Ref No. ECC3603-142 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Thurrock Band 4, pt 12-20

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 01/12/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: tba

35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Term time plus 2 weeks, plus 5 INSET Training days, as required at the discretion of the Headteacher.

Salary - Band 4 (CCT Thurrock Academies Pay Scale) - Salary Range - Point 12-20.

Actual Working Salary £22,935 - £26,975 (which includes fringe allowance)

Salary point dependent upon experience.

The Christus Catholic Trust and the Local Governing Committee of this vibrant and successful school, wish to appoint an experienced Receptionist/Office Administrator to join our friendly and dedicated staff team. St Thomas' is a popular school, founded in 1886, with facilities that provide an engaging working and learning environment. We are a 3 form entry school, located on an attractive site, catering for around 630 pupils from a community which embraces diversity. Our children are always expected to do their best and aim for excellence in everything they do.

We can offer:

• A caring and inclusive school
• Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy school
• An attractive, welcoming and well-resourced environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for continuing professional development

The successful candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic, flexible, confident and able to show initiative and resilience
• Be an effective communicator with all staff, parents, students, governors and the Trust
• Be self-motivated with high expectations of self and others
• Hold at least an A - C pass in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Have experience in a busy office enviroment
• Be committed to safeguarding and welfare of pupils across the school
• Have good organisation and communication skills, and attention to detail
• Attend INSET days and training as identified by the Head teacher
• Be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school (but does not need to be Catholic)

Visits to the school are very much encouraged. Please make an appointment to visit the school via Mrs Weale our HR manager on:

Telephone: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The school and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Information about the School

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a large primary school located in Ward Avenue, Grays, Essex and is part of the Christus Catholic Trust (a Multi Academy Trust). St Thomas' is a popular school, located on an attractive site. It has an excellent local reputation and facilities which provides an engaging working and learning environment. We are a 3 form entry school, catering for around 630 pupils from a community which embraces diversity.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Mrs J Weale
Ward Avenue, Grays
Essex, RM17 5RW Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]