Clerical Assistant

St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4BT

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2025

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £21,871.44

Clerical Assistant job summary

Join a School Where Every Day Matters

Are you highly organised, friendly, and looking to be part of something special? Do you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy making a real difference to the lives of children and families?

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Clerical Assistant to join our hardworking and welcoming team at St Austin’s Catholic Primary School, part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

Situated in the picturesque and historic town of Stafford, St Austin’s is a happy and successful school with a strong sense of community, high standards of achievement, and a warm, inclusive ethos grounded in Christian values.

The role is a permanent 37 hour per week, Monday to Friday, term-time plus insets

About the Role

The Clerical Assistant is a key member of the school office team, supporting the day-to-day administration of the school. Every day is different - you’ll be at the heart of school life, helping with everything from answering calls and greeting visitors to managing pupil records and supporting staff and parents.

You’ll work closely with the School Administrator and senior leaders to ensure the school runs smoothly and efficiently - all while creating a calm, positive atmosphere that reflects our caring school values.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, is confident with clerical tasks, and has a passion for helping others in a school environment.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is highly organised and has a strong attention to detail
• Can manage multiple tasks in a busy office with confidence and professionalism
• Is calm, patient, and sensitive to the needs of children, families, and staff
• Has a high standard of ICT and administrative competence
• Can work independently but is also a strong team player
• Will act as a welcoming and approachable front-of-house presence
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

What We Offer:

• A friendly and inclusive school community rooted in Catholic values
• A happy, well-behaved and respectful group of children who love learning
• A supportive and experienced leadership team who value every member of staff
• A commitment to your professional development and ongoing training
• Opportunities to grow your career within a multi-academy trust
• A beautiful location in Stafford, with excellent transport links and local amenities
• A school with a “family feel” where staff look out for one another and work together

Closing Date for Applications: 9am on Friday 17th October 2025

We warmly invite you to visit our school and experience our welcoming community for yourself.

To arrange a visit or to find out more, please contact Mrs Howarth in the school office on 01785 413277

For informal enquiries or further information about the role, please contact Mrs M Kelsey, HR Manager: mkelsey@sgacmat.co.uk

To find out more about our school, please visit https://www.st-austins.org.uk/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

St Austin's Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777

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

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions, including all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings and cautions in your application form. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.gov.uk/dbs. 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.

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 Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-austin-s-catholic-primary-school-and-nursery

St Austin's is a hidden oasis in the centre of Stafford town, with beautiful grounds and great facilities.

For further information about St Austin's please visit www.st-austins.org.uk

St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a proud member of The Painsley Catholic Academy, a company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777

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