We are currently recruiting for the below positions:

 

Senior Administration Assistant

36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.  40 weeks -   
term-time (including 5 inset days) plus 5 days during summer holidays.
Grade 6 SCP 18-20 dependent on experience. 

We are looking for a dedicated, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to contribute to our vibrant, caring, inspiring, multicultural Catholic school.

In this key role, you will:-

• Have experience of working within a demanding school office environment
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be a proactive and well-organised individual with a meticulous approach to their workloads
• Be enthusiastic and resourceful with a keen drive to succeed and ensure office management is delivered consistently
• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations
• Good personal organisation and time management skills
• Awareness and understanding of safeguarding.

If this is the school for you, we can offer:

• A strong team of friendly and dedicated staff
• A ‘Good’ school, Ofsted September 2024, ‘Outstanding’ school, Catholic inspectorate 2022, in top 3 for KS2 SATS results, 2025 among local schools
• Happy and motivated children who enjoy learning       
• Excellent support from governors, senior leadership team, parents/carers and the local community
• Strong commitment to the professional development of our staff
• An exciting opportunity to become part of the St Chad’s family.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

If you feel you would enjoy the challenge that this role offers, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Application forms,  Job description and person specification can be downloaded from our website -  www.stchadsprimaryschool.com – or from eteach.

Please send completed application forms to sbm@stchadsprimaryschool.com or by post to School Business Manager at the address above.

Please note CV’s will not be accepted.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please call Mrs Sawyer on 02087 713 470 to arrange a visit.

St Chad’s Catholic Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we implement all elements of the safer recruitment process. [KCSiE 2025].

• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
• Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment.
• Two references will be sought for shortlisted candidates.
• All shortlisted candidates will have a publicly available social media check completed prior to interview.
• Candidates who have lived or worked abroad in the last 5 years will be required to produce an overseas criminal record check (candidates should obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct or police check from their previous country of residence).

St Chad’s Catholic Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

Closing Date for applications: 22^nd February 2026

Interviews: Monday 9^th March 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email or telephone.

 

Application supporting documents