Clerical Assistant- School Office

St John's Church of England Primary Academy, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 9AR

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,500.00 Annually (Actual) Sandwell Grade B pt 5

Clerical Assistant- School Office job summary

St John’s CE Primary Academy, part of St Chad’s Academies Trust, is seeking a friendly, reliable and well-organised Clerical Assistant to join our academy team.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day clerical and administrative support within the academy office and will often be one of the first points of contact for our pupils, parents, visitors and colleagues. The role will include a range of duties such as answering telephone calls and emails, supporting attendance and school meal administration, maintaining records and providing general administrative support to the academy team.

We are looking for someone who is organised, approachable and able to work effectively in a busy school environment. You will need good communication and IT skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage a range of tasks while providing a welcoming and professional service.

Previous administrative experience would be beneficial, although we are particularly interested in finding someone with the right attitude, strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn. Experience of working within a school or educational setting would be an advantage but is not essential.

At St John’s, you will be joining a supportive and committed team with the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the day-to-day life of the academy. As part of St Chad’s Academies Trust, you will also benefit from being part of a wider family of academies committed to improving outcomes for children and young people.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Trust is committed to being a Flexible Employer and welcomes open discussion around flexible working options.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

St. John’s CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its pupils.
Appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and receipt of reference that are satisfactory to the school.

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 John's Church of England Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John's Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-of-england-primary-academy

St. John’s is a friendly one form entry primary academy. We are proud to be a diverse family community, upholding our Christians values of Resilience, Excellence, Agape, Community and Hope we strive that all members of St. John’s ‘Believe to Achieve’.

Our academy is ‘Good’ in all areas (Ofsted, February 23). Ofsted said, "The school is a calm and orderly place in which to learn" and pupils "achieve well and are proud of their successes." As well as this, they observed that, "There is a strong sense of pastoral care across the school," and "Pupils' welfare is taken seriously by all staff."

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