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Clerical Assistant

Barlaston CofE (VC) First School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9DB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 1pm Friday 8.45am - 2.30pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614
• Actual salary: £13,839.93
• Pay scale: Grade 1 (SCP3)
• Hourly rate: £13.27

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main purpose:

To provide a welcoming, efficient and professional front-of-house service to visitors, pupils and staff. The receptionist plays a vital role in the day-to-day operation of the school office and is the first point of contact for the school.

Key Responsibilities:

Front Desk Duties

Greet visitors, parents, staff and pupils warmly and professionally.

Manage visitor sign-in/sign-out procedures and ensure safeguarding protocols are followed.

Ensuring that all visitors details are recorded in the correct manner.

Answer incoming phone calls and emails; redirect or respond as appropriate.

Assesses and resolves day to day problems.

Administrative Support:

Be responsible for the Admin Inbox, dealing with incoming emails.

Maintain student attendance records and handle absence reporting.

Assist with filing, photocopying, scanning and the distribution of school communications.

Respond to reception and visitor enquiries.

General Office Support:

Handle incoming and outgoing post and deliveries

Assist with the ordering of products/goods in line with school policy.

The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The postholder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.

What the school offers its staff

By joining our school, we can offer you:

• A chance to work with out talented, enthusiastic and caring pupils
• A committed staff who all work to the same ethos
• A range of CPD opportunities
• A committed and supportive Governing Body
• Opportunities for personal growth and career development
• Free onsite parking
• Peer to peer support and collaboration
• Access to the local government pension scheme

Interviews will take place during the week of 9 November 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

Barlaston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the school’s child protection policies and procedures. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record check with barred list through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, references, right to work in the UK and verification of qualifications satisfactory to the school). We will also be undertaking online checks in line with the latest KCSIE guidance for any shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Barlaston CofE (VC) First School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 113 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Barlaston CofE (VC) First School website
• Email address: jgordon@barlaston.staffs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01782 372 543
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barlaston-cofe-vc-first-school

We believe in enabling our whole school community to flourish and let their light shine whilst preparing them for their role as citizens of our world. Every person who joins the school’s community has a part to play.

Arranging a visit to Barlaston CofE (VC) First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jgordon@barlaston.staffs.sch.uk.

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