Administration Assistant

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9BB

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: 18,305

Administration Assistant job summary

Office Assistant

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy is a successful and popular school built on our core values of aspiration, belief and compassion underpinned by our mission statement of “in faith we grow”. We have high expectations for all pupils and we believe all pupils have the right to a world class Catholic education. The Academy is part of the hugely successful St Joseph Multi Academy Trust – a family of school across primary and secondary phases within the Liverpool Archdiocese. Joining our trust will ensure that you are valued and have access to high quality training and CPD.

The Governors of St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy wish to appoint an effective and reliable individual whose qualities include clear communication, quick decision making, multitasking skills and attention to detail.

As Office Clerk you will play a key role of the day to day administrative function and be a welcoming face on reception to welcome visitors, parents and students.

You will provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the office. The role involves handling correspondence, maintaining records, assisting staff and visitors, managing office supplies, and performing various administrative tasks, including reprographics.

The post-holder will participate in the Academy’s programme of Continuing Professional Development, including being trained in Emergency First Aid at Work every three years, to support the students when sent to the office for First Aid and on rota when called upon.

In return we will offer you:

•   A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further

•   A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community

•   A range of employee benefits through VIVUP, Employee Assistance Programme.

You are strongly advised to visit our website for further information about our school: 

                   https://staugs.org.uk 

 Trust website:           https://www.stjosephmat.org.uk                             

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications: 22nd October 2026 at noon.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks which will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and relevant DBS and prohibition checks.

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.

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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 Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 549 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-augustine-of-canterbury-catholic-academy

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