Senior Administrator (A3) - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in South West London is seeking an enthusiastic administrative professional for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of administrative systems and support human resources activities. Qualifications in English or Maths along with NVQ3 or equivalent are essential. This is a term-time position requiring excellent communication and ICT skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Have a professional and friendly manner.
• Be flexible and able to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Have excellent time management skills, be able to multi-task and solve problems using your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and development of administration systems.
• Analyze data to produce relevant reports including HR and finance.
• Administer human resources matters including contracts of employment.

Skills

Excellent administrative skills

Good communication skills

Excellent ICT skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Qualifications in English or Maths

NVQ3, degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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36 Hours per week

Term Time only (39 Weeks)

Required for November 2025

We are a popular primary school in South West London who wish to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who is well organised, has initiative and can demonstrate excellent administrative skills. We offer a friendly and supportive environment and excellent professional development opportunities.

Working in the office, you will need to have a positive, friendly and approachable manner, while maintaining confidentiality at all times. Good communication skills are essential as is the knowledge of a variety of ICT packages. Knowledge and experience of Arbor management information system would be preferred but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the planning, development and organisation of administration systems, procedures and policies that facilitate the smooth operation of the school.
• Analysing and evaluating data and information to produce relevant reports including HR and finance.
• Achieving value for money when assisting with procurement and sponsorship.
• Undertake the administration of human resources matters including contracts of employment.

Requirements

• Have a professional and friendly manner.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be flexible and able to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Have excellent ICT skills and be proficient in a range of software.
• Have excellent time management skills, be able to multi task and solve problems using your own initiative.

Qualifications in English or Maths and an NVQ3, degree or equivalent are essential.

How to apply

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Further details can be obtained by contacting the school by email: [e-mail]

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Timeline

Closing date: 06 October 2025 (at noon)

Shortlisting: 07 October 2025

Interviews: 10 October 2025

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance. We do not accept CVs.

Contact

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

90 Oakhill Road, Putney, SW15 2QD

020 8874 1888

www.stjosephs.wandsworth.sch.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils