Administration Assistant

St Gildas Catholic Primary School, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4EG

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  10 December 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  26 November 2025

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: £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) Somerset Grade 15 Point 3-4- £24796 -£25185 FTE

Administration Assistant job summary

Administration Assistant

Job Title: Administration Assistant

Start Date: January 2026

Closing Date: 10 December 2025

Interview Date: w/b 15 December 2025

Salary: Somerset Grade 15 Point 3-4- £24796 -£25185 FTE

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32

Responsible to: Senior Leadership Team

St Gildas Primary School are seeking to appoint an Administration Assistant to join the school, as soon as possible. We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Administration Assistant, supporting the day-to-day running of the school office.

This is a varied and busy role where you’ll be involved in everything from welcoming visitors and managing phone calls, to supporting pupil records, school communications, and helping with events and activities. You’ll work closely with the School Business Manager, Headteacher, and wider school team to ensure things run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Be a friendly and professional first point of contact at reception - answering calls, greeting visitors, and assisting with queries

Support pupil attendance recording and data updates using school systems

Assist with parent communications, consent forms, and general queries

Help with bookings and admin for clubs, trips, music tuition, and school events

Liaise with catering teams and manage lunch bookings and payments

Monitor and order supplies including stationery, first aid, and refreshments

Provide general admin support including photocopying, filing, typing letters, and updating communication platforms

Support with record keeping, cash handling, and maintaining confidentiality

Assist with new staff setup, ID badges, and policy documentation

Provide minor first aid (if trained) and minute meetings when needed

What We’re Looking For:

Has strong admin skills and attention to detail

Is confident using Microsoft Office and school systems (e.g. SIMS, online payment platforms)

Communicates clearly and warmly with staff, parents, and visitors

Can manage multiple tasks and stay calm in a busy environment

Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding

Is flexible, reliable, and enjoys being part of a supportive team

Has a cheerful, professional manner and a smart appearance

Is willing to learn and adapt to the needs of the school and Trust

We can offer you:

The support needed to continue your own professional development.

The opportunity to work with a close-knit, enthusiastic and hard-working team of staff who are committed to providing the very best for each individual in their care.

The opportunity to inspire our caring and highly-motivated children through engaging learning.

We welcome and encourage visits from prospective applicants. Please contact the School Office Team on 01935 423630 or send an email to office@sg.thedcet.com arrange a visit.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.

The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.

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 Gildas Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 219 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Gildas Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-gildas-catholic-primary-school

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