Administrative Officer

St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School, LONDON, SW1P 1EP

8 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  2 November 2026

• Latest start date

  30 November 2026

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, 40 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 5 - £30,179.78-£32,233.96

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have at least five GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above), including English and Mathematics
• Have experience carrying out administrative duties in a busy environment
• Be confident dealing with face-to-face and telephone enquiries
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, literacy and communication skills
• Have strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Be confident using Microsoft Office applications and administrative systems
• Understand the importance of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding
• Be able to work independently and prioritise competing demands effectively
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic ethos and values of the school

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Professional development opportunities tailored to support your growth and career progression
• A welcoming and supportive environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare for all pupils
• An Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential 24-hour support and counselling services
• A cycle scheme to help spread the cost of purchasing a bicycle and equipment
• Be able to work independently and prioritise competing demands effectively

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SVDP Administrative Officer JDPS Oct 26.pdf - 332 KB (opens in new tab)

Administrative Officer October 2026 Advert.pdf - 81.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: Up to 236 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: hrteam@sjscat.co.uk
• Phone number: 02076038478
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-vincent-de-paul-catholic-primary-school-london

Arranging a visit to St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrteam@sjscat.co.uk.

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