Administrative Assistant

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8EY

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 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: 2 days per week, Thursday-Friday 8.30am-4.15pm, term-time only, plus INSET days (39 weeks per academic year). To start 1st September 2026, or as soon after as possible.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Band 3 – pt. 6 - 11 (£25,989-£28,142) pro rata.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills and enjoys working as part of a highly effective team.
• Communicates clearly and professionally and is able to build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, governors and visitors.
  
• Can manage multiple tasks, work accurately under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and can handle sensitive information in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Has with strong IT skills, with the ability to confidently use a range of digital systems and software applications, including Microsoft Office. Able to manage digital communications efficiently and adapt quickly to new technologies and school-based systems.
• Is committed to supporting the school's vision, mission and values.
• Has experience of working in an administrative, reception or customer-facing role (school experience desirable but not essential).

What the school offers its staff

• A warm welcome from a happy and supportive community, with a strong Catholic ethos.
• Friendly, dedicated and hardworking colleagues.
• A well-resourced and organised working environment.
• A supportive leadership team and committed Governing Body.
• Full training and excellent opportunities for professional development.

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.

The Governors of St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic School Administration and Reception Assistant to join our welcoming and effective administrative team. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and personable individual to play a key role in the daily life of our school, providing a professional and friendly service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

An application pack can be found on our website and further details are available via email on recruitment@stvincents.trafford.sch.uk

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 632 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Vincent's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@stvincents.trafford.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01617110825
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-vincent-s-catholic-primary-school-altrincham

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is a happy school. We are a caring Catholic community and offer a warm and welcoming environment where the uniqueness of each and every child is valued. Our school is based on the principle that children learn best in a positive, encouraging, safe and secure atmosphere.

Our school philosophy is outlined in our Mission Statement. It reflects our commitment to Catholic education in a happy, effective and inclusive environment. Our school motto, 'Let Your Light Shine' encapsulates our school mission.
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School works as a team in which parents, staff, governors, and the Holy Angels and St Vincent's parish community are all involved in the education of our children. We firmly believe that a genuine home, parish and school partnership is essential in order for your child to, 'Let their light shine'.

We are proud of our outstanding status and our strong reputation for high standards of teaching and learning. It is our vision for every child to be happy; to develop a passion for learning, to achieve their potential and prepare them for the next stage of their learning.

We aim to achieve our vision by ensuring the highest levels of achievement, through the highest quality teaching. Our curriculum is exciting and challenging. We inspire children and open doors to ambition and possibilities; striving for and achieving excellence.

Many of our children start their St Vincent's journey in our nursery. Our nursery provides outstanding childcare provision from 0-5 and allows for a smooth transition into the school. We also offer quality before and after school care through our Sunshine Club on site.

Arranging a visit to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stvincents.trafford.sch.uk.

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