Senior Clerical Assistant

Lostock Primary; Bolton; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 9,700; Part time

Job summary

Lostock Primary School in Bolton is seeking a part-time Senior Clerical Assistant for term-time work. This fixed-term post runs until 23 July 2027 with pro rata salary £9,555–£9,707 per annum, and a full-time equivalent of £26,427–£26,847.

Hours: 16 per week, Tue–Fri, 9:30am–1:30pm, in a busy school office. Ideal candidates will have strong IT skills (Microsoft Office), Bromcom knowledge, excellent numeracy, literacy and communication, and the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure with

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of information technology such as Microsoft Office; Bromcom knowledge desirable.
• Able to work under pressure in a busy main office with interruptions.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
• Experience in a wide range of administration and financial procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with forward planning to meet deadlines.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential material.
• Professional and approachable; first point of contact for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration and financial support in a busy school office.
• Handle front-desk enquiries and direct communications with pupils, parents and staff.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines through effective planning.
• Maintain confidential records and manage information securely.
• Assist with IT tasks in Microsoft Office and Bromcom as required.
• Support school governance processes as part of office team.
• Assist with data entry and general office duties as needed.

Skills

IT literacy

Work under pressure

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bromcom

Job description

Lostock Primary School

Senior Clerical Assistant

Salary: Grade C, Scale Point 5 6 (£26,427 - £26,847) pro rata

(Actual Salary £9,555 - £9,707 per annum)

Hours: 16 hours per week, term-time only

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30am 1:30pm

(we are willing to consider alternative working hours for the right candidate)

Contract: Fixed term until 23rd July 2027

Required for: ASAP

The Head of School and Governors of this happy and successful school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic (term-time only) Senior Clerical Assistant.

The successful candidate will:

• have knowledge and experience of information technology such as Microsoft Office; a good working knowledge of Bromcom is desirable
• be able to work effectively under pressure in a very busy main office with frequent interruptions
• have excellent numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• have experience in a wide range of administration and financial procedures
• be able to manage multiple priorities under pressure, by forward planning and prioritising own workload to meet strict deadlines
• have experience of handling sensitive and confidential material
• have a professional and approachable character, being the first point of contact for all the school's stakeholders.

The job description and person specification are available on the school website.

Alternatively, please contact the school office on 01204 333733.

Lostock Primary School is part of Leverhulme Trust. We believe that nurturing and supporting staff in teamwork and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 12th October 2026

Shortlisting: Monday, 12th October 2026

Interviews: Tuesday, 20th October 2026

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Supporting Documents

Job Description and Person Specification