Temporary Administration Assistant (Maternity Cover)

St Maryshigh; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic High School is seeking a Temporary Administration Assistant for maternity cover. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday with specific start dates and term dates.

You will join the Administration Team to support day-to-day operations, data entry, and communications within a busy school office. The position requires excellent organisational skills and experience with IT and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs grade 5 or above including English and Maths.
• Experience using IT software including Microsoft packages.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the school.
• Assist with general office duties and data entry.
• Support team with correspondence and filing as required.
• Coordinate with Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher's PA as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Numeracy

Literacy

GCSE English & Maths

Microsoft Office

Team player

Education

GCSEs English & Maths (5 GCSEs grade 5+)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Temporary Administration Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Temporary Administration Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Required from 4 January 2027 initially for a six-month period

37 hours per week

Monday to Thursday 8.00 am to 4.00 pm and Friday 8.00 am to 3.30 pm(includes 30-minute unpaid break)

39 weeks per year (including INSET days)

St Mary's Catholic High School are looking for a highly motivated, competent, and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our Administration Team and support the day to day administration of the school.

Applicants must have excellent organisational skills, a good level of numeracy and literacy skills, 5 GCSEs Grade 5 or above including English and Maths and experience in using IT software including Microsoft packages. You will be a team player, confident with effective communication, and have a flexible approach and the ability to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines. Previous experience of working in a busy office environment is essential.

Potential candidates would be very welcome to visit or have an informal telephone discussion with the Deputy Headteacher before applying. If you would like to do so or would like any further information please contact the Headteacher's PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding.

Please note that the school is closed for October half-term holiday from Friday 23 October to Friday 30 October 2026.

Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 9 November 2026.

St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.