Administrative Assistant

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4BD

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  24 September 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: £24,196.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)

Administrative Assistant job summary

Administrative Assistant

Job Role: Administrate Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 15th October 2025
Interview Date: Friday 17th October 2025
Hours: 32.5
Salary: £24,796-£25,185 FTE
Contract: Permanent - Term time + 2 inset days
Responsible to: Headteacher/ Office Manager

Relationships are at the heart of St Benedict’s. Pupils, staff and parents feel a part of this warm, friendly school community.

St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School who are part of Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET), are seeking to appoint an Administrative 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 Office 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.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school directly on 01761 418594

to arrange an appointment.

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

For any other enquires please contact recruitment@thedcet.com

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 Benedict's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-benedict-s-catholic-primary-school-radstock

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