We are looking to appoint an administrator to join our Business Services Team on a part-time flexible working basis. The successful candidate will have experience working in a similar role in a fast-paced busy environment.
The Role
Reporting to the School Business Manager, the purpose of the role is to support the School Business Manager and Deputy Headteacher (Operations) to enable them to provide the highest possible standard of professional leadership and operational excellence.
Full time/part time: The role is part-time - working 20 hours per week, term time (38 weeks) plus insets and 1 weeks in the school holidays (40 weeks)
Annual Leave paid: 5.6 weeks per year – to be taken in school holidays
Hours: 20 hours per week – hours by agreement with possibility for some home working - flexibility required including some weekend working
Grade: H4, SCP 5-6- current annual rates £26312 - £26718 (inclusive of £729 fringe allowance) - paid pro-rata for 45.6 weeks per year (over 12 monthly payments)
Deadline for applications: Thursday 16th April at midday
Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026
State Date: May/June 2026
The School’s latest Ofsted inspection in November 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as ‘Outstanding’.
The School’s recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate Section 48 Inspection in March 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as ‘Outstanding’.
Nicholas Breakspear is a vibrant, nurturing and ambitious school. Situated on the outskirts of St Albans the school benefits from large spacious grounds and close links to London. This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone to join a school which values inclusivity and kindness and which allows children to flourish and grow in confidence. The 2025 GCSE results place the school in the top 7% of schools nationally.
Nicholas Breakspear is a member of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DOWAT). We work together with the other schools in the trust to share best practice and to promote the development of staff and students. DOWAT is recognised as being in the top 3% of academy trusts in the country. DOWAT and Nicholas Breakspear are fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers, job applicants and pupils, and to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination. It aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit.
Nicholas Breakspear is a Catholic school and we place great emphasis on the gospel values of Truth, Justice, Peace and Love. ‘Pupils at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School receive an exemplary education. They are cared for deeply by all school staff. Pupils also show a high level of mutual care and respect for one another’. All pupils are unwaveringly polite, kind, confident and thoughtful.
Staff’s expectations of pupils are very high, both academically and in their everyday school life. Pupils meet these expectations, not because they have to, but because they value the teaching and support they receive. Ofsted November 2023.
We welcome visits from prospective staff. If you would like an informal conversation about the post before applying, please contact Mrs Helen Day at dayh@nbs.herts.sch.uk.
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is committed to safeguarding, actively promoting British values and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to the development of community cohesion and the prevention of extremism and radicalisation. All staff will be required to have an enhanced DBS Check and social media checks will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. All staff are required to have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young children.
Helen Day
01727860079
dayh@nbs.herts.sch.uk
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
