Administrative Assistant

St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Fleetwood, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6EU

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 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: £25,614.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)

Administrative Assistant job summary

Thank you for showing an interest in the advertised position of Administrative Assistant at our school. This important role is part of our ongoing commitment to delivering the highest standards of education and support to our children, families, and staff. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the school office, contributing to the overall efficiency and welcoming environment of our school.

We are seeking to appoint a flexible, committed individual to join our welcoming administrative team. Ideally you will have experience of working within a school office environment. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced administrative assistants who are looking to work in a small and friendly OFSTED rated ‘good’ school (2018) and DIOCESAN rated ‘outstanding’ school (2020.)

The successful person will have the following:

- Commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos and values of the school
- Initiative to work on your own and as part of a whole school team
- Flexibility to adjust plans to individual circumstances
- Be highly organised and able to work to deadlines
- Have experience in an administrative role
- Show initiative in a busy environment - flexible and able to respond to change quickly and effectively
- Be inspired to work towards forming and guiding the health and well-being of all our children
- Committed to excellence
- Passionate about their role
- Have a desire to develop themselves and their career

If you want to be part of something special and feel you can contribute your strengths and make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

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

Closing date for applications: Thursday 1st October 2026 - midday
Shortlisting date: Friday 2nd October 2026
Interview date: w/c Monday 5th October 2026 - date to be confirmed

Post Details:
Grade: Lancashire pay Grade 3, scale point range 3 - 4
Salary: £25,614.00 to £26,016.00 (FTE)
Hours: 25 per week
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Required: As soon as possible

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. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Fleetwood

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 133 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Fleetwood website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-fleetwood-fleetwood

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