Administration Assistant at St Edward's CofE Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SECPS/60784

Location

Church Road, Dorrington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 7JL

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

HourlyGrade 5 SCP 7 (£13.69ph)

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 17th Apr, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

An opportunity has arisen for an Administration Assistant. The school is looking for an individual who has excellent communication skills, both orally and written, to join our fantastic and dedicated team.

The role will be front of house, meeting and greeting visitors, answering the telephone, supporting staff throughout the school with their administration needs, as well as ordering goods and services and ensuring invoices are processed.

The role is available immediately, and hours can be negotiated for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who:

· Enjoys being part of a hardworking and committed team

· Is highly motivated and able to act on their own initiative

· Is patient, good humoured and flexible

· Has the potential to develop

· Good ICT skills to support the new websites and social media presence

We can offer you:

· A hardworking, happy and dedicated school team; 

· Blue Light Card;

· Employee Assistance Programme; 

· Highly supportive Trust; and  

· Support for your professional development.   

Please note that the Trust reserve the right to close this advertisement before the published closing date.

The Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be in line with the Trust’s Safer Recruitment Policy and the post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level, along with other standard pre-employment checks.

Contact Details

  Hannah Clay
  01743718462
  admin@stedwardsprimaryschool.co.uk

St Edward's CofE Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings: