Administration Assistant

St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2AU

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,440.00 - £17,716.00 Annually (Actual) pay award pending

Administration Assistant job summary

Come and join us! At St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy, we are proud of our welcoming and inclusive school community. We are looking for an administrator who shares our commitment to providing an outstanding experience for children, families, visitors and staff, and who will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our busy school office.

This is a varied role at the heart of school life. You will be one of the first people that parents, visitors and pupils meet or speak to, playing an important part in creating a welcoming and professional experience for our school community. Alongside reception and customer service duties, you will support key areas of school administration including attendance and registers, pupil records, school meals administration, communications and the maintenance of our Management Information System (MIS).

The successful candidate will be able to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with a wide range of people and maintain accurate records with a high level of attention to detail. Experience of working in an administrative environment is essential, and experience within a school setting or using school systems such as Arbor, SIMS or Bromcom would be advantageous.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Enjoys working with people and providing excellent customer service.
• Communicates confidently and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Is comfortable working with databases and IT systems.
• Can work independently whilst contributing positively to a team.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Remains calm, flexible and efficient in a busy school environment.

In return, we can offer:

• A friendly and supportive staff team.
• A welcoming school community.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to make a real contribution to the smooth running of our school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:

• DBS
• Medical clearance
• Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
• Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
• A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.

Closing date for applications: Monday 27th July 2026 - midday

Interview date: Wednesday 29th July 2026

Post Details:
Grade: NJC pay Grade C - scale point range 5 to 6
Salary: £25,583.00 to £25,989.00 (pro-rata, pay award pending)
Actual Salary: £17440.00 to £17716.00
Contract: Permanent

Hours: 30 per week, term time only
Required: 1st September 2026

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

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.

All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

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 Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 245 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-cuthbert-s-catholic-academy

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