Office Administrator
St Catherine's RC School, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2ED23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 4 hours per day, 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Initially 2 months to cover a period of staff absence
Full-time equivalent salary
- Barnet Unified Award Grade B, pay range is £30,717 to £31,158 FTE
Actual salary
- Actual gross salary £15,010 to £15,225 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Has significant office administration experience, ideally in a school setting
- Is confident using Microsoft Office, MIS systems and other digital tools
- Communicates clearly and professionally and builds positive relationships with families and staff
- Can multitask, stay calm under pressure and prioritise their workload effectively
- Understands confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection responsibilities
- Is organised, proactive and committed to delivering exceptional customer service
A First Aid qualification is desirable but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School is seeking a professional, organised and friendly Office Administrator to join our busy and welcoming school office. As the first point of contact for parents, visitors and the wider community, you will play a key role in ensuring our school office operates smoothly and efficiently.
At St Catherine’s, you will be part of a supportive and dedicated team who work collaboratively to provide an excellent experience for our children and families. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied workload and wants to make a meaningful difference within a school community.
In this varied and rewarding position, you will:
- Provide a warm, professional front-of-house service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors
- Manage day‑to‑day communications including phone, email and app enquiries
- Maintain accurate school information systems and adhere to GDPR and safeguarding procedures
- Oversee ParentPay administration, after‑school club bookings and event management systems
- Support senior leaders with correspondence, reports and general administration
- Assist with school trips administration, Parent Governor elections and record keeping
Further information about the job
Interviews will be held as applications are received, so please do not delay in submitting your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. We are dedicated to implementing our safeguarding policies and procedures in the interests of all children and staff.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About St Catherine's RC School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 480 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Catherine's RC School website
- Email address
- office@stcatherines.barnetmail.net
- Phone number
- 020 8440 4946
St Catherine’s is a warm and friendly Barnet school with a strong caring ethos. We have a modern, well-resourced environment and a supportive staff team.
Arranging a visit to St Catherine's RC School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stcatherines.barnetmail.net.
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