Executive Assistant & SLT Operations Officer
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EE31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
31 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,061.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata salary for term time plus working [Pay Award pending]
Executive Assistant & SLT Operations Officer job summary
Be at the heart of our school
St Joseph’s Catholic High School is looking for a highly organised, proactive and professional individual to join us as our Executive Assistant & SLT Operations Officer.
This is a varied and influential role, providing high-level executive support to the Headteacher while helping the Senior Leadership Team coordinate key priorities, projects, communications and whole-school processes. You will work at the centre of school life, helping to ensure that decisions are followed through, deadlines are met and the school continues to operate smoothly and effectively.
No two days will be the same. One day you may be coordinating an important meeting or school event; the next, managing communications, supporting a cross-school project or ensuring that key actions are progressed.
About the role
Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will:
Provide confidential, proactive and professional executive support.
Manage diaries, meetings, correspondence and competing priorities.
Coordinate agreed projects, actions, deadlines and school events.
Prepare agendas, minutes, briefing notes, presentations and professional communications.
Act as a key point of contact for staff, families, governors, the Trust and external partners.
Support recruitment, admissions, formal meetings and other important school processes.
Help develop efficient administrative systems and identify practical solutions to operational issues.
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
Exceptionally organised and able to manage several priorities at once.
Proactive, resourceful and confident using their own initiative.
Professional, calm and discreet when handling sensitive information.
An excellent communicator who can build positive relationships with a wide range of people.
Able to anticipate what needs to be done and ensure actions are completed.
Confident using Microsoft Office and other digital systems.
Committed to providing a high-quality service and making a positive contribution to our school community.
You may already work as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Manager, Project Coordinator or Operations Administrator. Previous experience in education would be welcomed, but it is not essential. We are equally interested in applicants from other sectors who can bring strong organisation, communication and operational skills to the role. The person specification welcomes experience in executive, administrative, project or operational support within a busy organisation.
Why Join Us?
At St Joseph’s, we are proud to be a small, caring school where every student is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their best. You will join a supportive and committed team and have the opportunity to make a visible difference to the effectiveness and success of the school.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a busy environment and wants a role where their skills, initiative and contribution will genuinely matter.
Work in a supportive and friendly school environment.
Be part of a dedicated and passionate leadership team.
Enjoy opportunities for professional development.
Comprehensive staff wellbeing package including online GP access and free on-site gym facilities.
Join us in making a difference at St Joseph's!
The Hours:
Full time over 5 days per week. This is a full-time role, and while there may occasionally be a need to stay later for leadership meetings or school events, we’ll work with you to flex your hours in a way that keeps things balanced and manageable.
Term time [38 weeks per year] plus 4 weeks during INSET and school holidays although we may consider a full year contract if that works best for the successful candidate and that would increase the pro-rata salary.
For more information, visit our website [www.sjchs.uk] or contact Zoe Brentnall@sjchs.uk.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the online application form by midnight on 31st August 2026.. Applications will be assessed as they are submitted and we reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to make an appointment before this date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities. It is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance form the popular market town of Cockermouth.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 539 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities.
St Joseph's is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance form the popular market town of Cockermouth.
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