School Clerical Assistant

inploi; Stockport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Stockport is seeking a dedicated School Clerical Assistant to join their administration team. The role involves handling various administrative tasks, providing support to children and families, and ensuring efficient operation within the school environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and IT skills, paired with a good education to GCSE level. This permanent position offers 35 hours per week during term time only, with a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Excellent working environment

Opportunities for self-development

Support from an experienced team

Qualifications

• Experience of working in administration.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support to the administration team.
• Handle reception duties and deal with enquiries.
• Input pupil administration data and perform general clerical tasks.

Skills

Administration experience

Excellent literacy skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Good general education to GCSE level

Job description

Vale View Primary School
Mill Lane
Reddish
Stockport
SK5 6TP
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

School Clerical Assistant

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week,
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Salary Grade: Scale 2, points 3 to 4 - £24,796 to £25,185 FTE
(salary will be pro rata to term time hours)

Start Date of Post: 6th January 2026

Vale View Primary School are seeking to appoint a Clerical Assistant to work as part of a successful administration team and to provide support and advice to our children and families.

The role will involve working with children, families, other staff and a wide variety of people within the school on a daily basis and you will provide administration support to the administration team. The successful candidate will be undertaking various administration tasks including but not limited to: reception duties, dealing with enquiries and hospitality, inputting pupil administration data, and general clerical tasks.

Applicants must have a good general education to GCSE level and have knowledge and experience of working with IT. The post holder must have good organisational and communication skills, be able to work well under pressure and have the ability to work on their own initiative as well part of a team.

Vale View Primary is a larger than average school situated at the heart of the local community. Our vision is to work with our families to ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We do this by ensuring children have access to a wide range of experiences through a broad and rich curriculum.

We are committed to developing our staff team and providing opportunities for self-development and career progression. You will work with a highly committed and experienced team to build on and develop the success of the school.

We are looking for someone who is committed to our school values.

About you:

• You will have experience of working in administration
• You will have excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• You will be highly organised, committed, motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
• You will enjoy working as part of a team
• You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with parents, staff and outside agencies
• You will have a sound knowledge of safeguarding

About us:

• Our pupils are enthusiastic and are proud of their school
• We have a highly committed team of professionals
• We offer an excellent working environment and high-quality resources
• We provide opportunities to take part in high quality CPD and work with colleagues from beyond our school
• The support of a committed and experienced Local Governing Body

This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly dedicated and friendly team. If you would like to visit the school, please contact the School Business Manager, Miss Georgina White for further information. Email: [e-mail]

The application form and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the School Business Manager; Georgina White at [e-mail] or posted to the school address.

Closing Date: Thursday 11th December 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 17th December 2025

Vale View Primary 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 applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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