Administrative Assistant

St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0DT

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 September 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: £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4 SCP 7-11 44.85 TTF

Administrative Assistant job summary

St Jude's C of E Primary Academy, part of St Chad's Academies Trust, is seeking a reliable and well-organised Administrative Assistant to provide high-quality administrative support to the academy office and wider team. St Jude's is a high performing academy with high aspirations for all. We are committed to giving children a safe, secure and nurturing environment to thrive in where they have the opportunity to reach their full potential and need an Administrative Assistant to join the team and help deliver on this vision.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the academy, delivering efficient administrative, clerical and reception support in a busy educational environment. This will include supporting pupils, staff, parents and external stakeholders, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a professional and welcoming front-of-house service.

You will need strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while remaining calm and professional. Previous administrative experience is essential, and experience within an educational or public sector setting would be advantageous. Strong IT skills and confidence in using management information systems are also important.

We are looking for someone who works well as part of a team, communicates clearly and positively, and demonstrates discretion when handling confidential information. In return, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a collaborative Trust committed to improving outcomes for children and young people.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Trust is committed to being a Flexible Employer and welcomes open discussion around flexible working options.

Visits to the academy are encouraged and this can be arranged with Arti Marwaha by calling 01902 558848 or by emailing stjudes.primary@wolverhampton.gov.uk.

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 Jude's Church of England Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 490 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-jude-s-church-of-england-primary-academy

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