Clerical Assistant
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2LU15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: There are two positions available, each for 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role at the lower site will be worked from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and the role at the upper site will be worked from 8:15 am to 12:15 pm.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583
What skills and experience we're looking for
CLERICAL ASSISTANT (GRADE 3) 2 posts
As part of our continued commitment to ensuring the smooth and effective running of our school, we are seeking to appoint two motivated and professional Clerical Assistants to join our dedicated office team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly improving school, where administrative staff play a vital role in supporting pupils, families and colleagues across both sites. The successful candidates will contribute to the day-to-day organisation of the school and help ensure a welcoming, efficient and well-run environment.
We are looking for individuals who are organised, approachable and able to manage a varied workload within a busy school office. The ideal candidates will demonstrate a calm and professional manner, with the ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and visitors.
Working under the direction of senior leaders, the successful candidates will provide clerical, administrative and financial support to the school, including reception duties, maintaining accurate records, managing routine correspondence and supporting school events and operations.
Following appointment, one role will cover a morning shift and one an afternoon shift. Final working patterns will be agreed based on the strengths of the successful candidates and the needs of the school
The ideal candidates will:
- Have experience of clerical or administrative work in a busy environment
- Be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate strong ICT skills, including effective use of Microsoft Office packages
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional manner
- Be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Show attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of their work
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Demonstrate a positive, proactive approach and a willingness to learn and develop
In recent years, the school has made substantial progress under a new name and new set of values. This is leading to a rapid improvement in outcomes and practice, and we are proud of how far we have come. As we move into the next phase of our journey, we can offer:
- A welcoming and supportive team environment
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- A school that is continuing to improve and grow
- Well-behaved and respectful pupils
- A supportive and engaged parent community
- Closing Date: Thursday 2nd July 2026 @ 12 noon (Applications straight to the school)
- Shortlisting: Friday 3rd July 2026
- Possible Interview Date: Wednesday 15th July
What the school offers its staff
What can the school offer you?
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, with access to a comprehensive wellbeing package through Education Mutual, including:
- 24/7 GP service
- Counselling and emotional wellbeing support
- Stress management services
- Physiotherapy and occupational health support
- Financial wellbeing coaching
- Menopause support services
- A supportive and inclusive working environment where staff welfare is prioritised, including access to risk assessments and tailored support where needed to support individual circumstances
- Opportunities for professional development and CPD, including access to training and development through external providers and school-led initiatives (including leadership development and school improvement priorities)
- A collaborative culture, where staff work closely across phases and sites, with opportunities to share good practice and contribute to whole-school improvement
- Access to education-focused wellbeing and support services through school membership packages, including counselling, occupational health and CPD opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements considered where possible, supporting staff to achieve a positive work-life balance
- A values-driven school with a clear focus on staff voice, inclusion and professional respect, ensuring all staff feel supported and valued
- We are committed to creating a positive, supportive and professionally rewarding workplace where staff can thrive, develop and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our children and families.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 329 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School website
- Email address
- v.swain@samuelallsopp.staffs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01283 247428
Two site Primary school with a nursery for pupils aged 3-11 years old.
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