St Mary’s Catholic Academy - Administration Assistant

This is a permanent position at St Mary’s Catholic Academy

for 20 hours Level 3 (Actual salary £11, 721 - £12,175) Monday – Friday 8:30am – 12:30pm

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and professional Administration Assistant who:

• Is fully supportive of the Catholic ethos and values of our school
• Can undertake a wide range of reception and administrative duties, including monitoring the office email account, greeting visitors, supporting reprographics, and carrying out general office tasks
• Acts confidently as the first point of contact for telephone and face‑to‑face enquiries
• Demonstrates strong working knowledge and effective use of a range of IT systems and software
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling positive interactions with pupils, staff, parents, and visitors
• Shows a flexible, proactive approach and is able to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team
• Is able to think quickly, problem‑solve, and use their initiative when responding to day‑to‑day challenges
• Is motivated, enthusiastic, and reflective, with a commitment to delivering high‑quality administrative support

We can offer:

• A warm, friendly, and welcoming school community where every individual is valued
• A positive and supportive working environment where you are encouraged to share new ideas and develop initiatives
• Collaboration and support from an enthusiastic and dynamic team within our school and across the wider academy
• Happy, well‑behaved, and enthusiastic children who show a genuine eagerness to learn
• Highly supportive staff, parents, and governors who work together for the good of the school
• A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development and wellbeing

We warmly welcome and encourage candidates to visit the school by prior arrangement.

Further information about the application process is available from the school website. St Mary's Catholic Academy - Vacancies.

Closing date for applications:  Friday 6^th March

Interview Date:  Wk beginning 9^th March

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Click here for further information.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the recruitment process.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/