13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    14 December 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    1 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week - term time only plus 5 days

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 3, scp 5-6, £22,200-£22,522.31 (£25,583-£25,989 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as it continues its journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School is a caring, supportive and forward-thinking Academy, part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust. Based in Heywood, the school has excellent transport links to the surrounding areas of Rochdale, Bury and Manchester with the M60 and M62 within easy reach.

The role will be based in the main office, reporting to the Office Manager. Acting as a first point of contact undertaking reception duties and answering telephone calls and face-to-face enquiries. This is a busy and varied role giving the opportunity to be involved in may areas of the school's administrtive side.

We are seeking an individual who:

  • Has previous experience of working in a similar role in an educational setting.
  • Has experience of a range of administrative work.
  • Has an understanding of the importance of safeguarding/child protection when working in a school setting.
  • Is able to build and maintain effective working relationships with pupils, colleauges, parents and visitors.
  • Is able to organise own workload and prioritise tasks/solve problems within a busy environment.
  • Has excellent communication skills and aiblity to deliver effective customer service over the telephone and in person.
  • Is able to follow instructions and work within policies and procedures without direct supervision.
  • Has experience of using computer packages, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.


What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff.
  • Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
  • A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
  • Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
  • A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
  • A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
  • A happy, calm and welcoming work environment.
  • Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team.
  • Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
  • Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, a prohibition from teaching check, all qualifications verified and references will be taken up prior to the time of interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
216 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Our Lady & St Paul’s RC Primary School is a caring, supportive and forward thinking academy, part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust. Based in Heywood, the school has excellent transport links to the surrounding areas of Rochdale, Bury and Man-chester with the M60 and M62 within easy reach.

Arranging a visit to Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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