Administrative Assistant

St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7SX

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 November 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: £21,196.00 - £21,869.00 Annually (Actual) Band 2, SCP 3 - 5

Administrative Assistant job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and professional Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated office team. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life, providing high-quality administrative support while acting as a first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff.

Working in our busy main office, no two days are the same. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school through efficient administration, excellent customer service and a welcoming presence for all who visit or contact the academy.

As our Administrative Assistant, you will:

• Provide effective and efficient administrative support across the school.
• Welcome and assist visitors, parents, pupils and staff in a professional and friendly manner.
• Support the smooth operation of the school's administrative systems and processes.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, demonstrating excellent attention to detail.
• Manage and prioritise a varied workload, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, families and the wider school community.
• Contribute to the warm, inclusive and supportive environment that underpins our school culture.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a busy administrative or customer-facing environment.
• Possesses excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Demonstrates accuracy, discretion and attention to detail.
• Is proactive, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Shares our commitment to providing the very best experience for our students and families.

Why Work for Us?

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Voluntary Academy is a welcoming secondary school located in the historic city of Lincoln. We are proud of our strong Catholic ethos, our supportive community, and our commitment to ensuring every student is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

As part of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, we belong to a family of 35 primary and secondary schools across Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. Together, we are committed to delivering an exceptional education, rooted in Gospel values, where every child can flourish academically, spiritually and personally.

At St Peter and St Paul Catholic Voluntary Academy, you will join a hardworking and supportive team that is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young people every day.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Wonderful students who are keen to learn and deserve the very best support.
• A welcoming and collaborative working environment with dedicated colleagues.
• Access to high-quality professional development and career progression opportunities across the Trust.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme offering emotional, financial and legal support for you and your family.
• Occupational health and wellbeing support services.
• Staff benefits including discounts and a Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme.
• The opportunity to work within a thriving and growing Multi-Academy Trust committed to nurturing talent and developing its people.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive and caring community where every staff member feels valued and has a strong sense of belonging. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where all colleagues are treated with dignity and respect and are supported to achieve their full potential.

You do not need to be Catholic to work within our Trust. We warmly welcome applications from people of all faiths and none who are supportive of our Catholic ethos and values. We believe that diversity enriches our schools and strengthens our communities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with a disability or long-term health condition.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and all other relevant pre-employment checks.

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 Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 601 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-and-st-paul-catholic-voluntary-academy

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