Admin Assistant

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1RZ

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

Admin Assistant job summary

Contract Details

• Contract: Part-time, fixed-term contract until 20 July 2027
• Working Pattern: Term time only, Wednesday to Friday, 12:00pm-4:00pm (12 hours per week)
• Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Salary: £25,989 per annum, plus £729 Fringe Allowance (£26,718 total FTE salary)
• Actual Pro Rata Salary: £7,048 per annum, plus £198 Fringe Allowance (£7,246 total actual salary)

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and approachable Administrative Assistant to join our busy primary school office team. This key role is central to the smooth day-to-day operation of the school and provides an opportunity to make a positive contribution to the wider school community. As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, governors, contractors and visitors, you will provide a welcoming and efficient front-of-house service while supporting a wide range of administrative functions across the school.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries, maintaining accurate pupil and school records, processing attendance information, coordinating meetings and appointments, and supporting school communications, events and activities. Working closely with school leaders, teaching staff and external agencies, you will handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion and accuracy.

This is a varied and fast-paced role that requires excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, together with the ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. We are looking for someone who is adaptable, proactive and committed to delivering a high standard of administrative support, helping to create a positive, efficient and welcoming environment for all members of the school community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised individual seeking a part-time role within a friendly and supportive primary school environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the daily operation of the school and contributing to a positive experience for pupils, families, staff and visitors.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 122 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-of-canterbury-catholic-primary-school-ware

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