Administrative Assistant

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3JW

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 July 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)

Administrative Assistant job summary

Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Administrative Assistant at St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery, part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

St Teresa’s is a one form entry, Catholic School situated in Cleveleys, on the Fylde Coast, north of Blackpool covering the parishes of St Teresa and St John Southworth.

Our Mission Statement guides our work in school and within the community, helping the young people in our care thrive and grow to reach their potential. St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School is a Christ-centred, loving and nurturing learning-community. Uniting home, school and Parish, we strive to support, guide and develop the uniqueness of every individual’s God-given gifts and talents.

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our school team.

As the first point of contact for many visitors, parents and pupils, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the school office. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a busy environment and making a positive contribution to the school community.

The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure.
- A friendly, professional and approachable manner.
- Experience in an administrative role (school-based experience is desirable but not essential).
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.

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 2025, 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 16th July 2026 - midday
Interview date: Tuesday 21st July 2026

Post Details
Grade: NJC pay Grade D - scale point range 7 to 11
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,403.00 to £28,142.00 (pro-rata, pay award pending)
Actual Salary: £12,315.00 to £13,126.00
Contract: Permanent, term time only plus 5 days
Hours: 20 per week
Start Date: 1st September 2026

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

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 2023, 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.

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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 215 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Teresa's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-teresa-s-catholic-primary-school-fy5-3jw

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