Office administrator

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 6PB

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Hours of Work: (28.5 hrs) a week, split over 5 days (term time only)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413 - 26,864.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our supportive, creative and dynamic team as an Office Assistant at St Joseph’s Primary School.

The successful applicants will:

• Provide general clerical and administrative support to the school.

• Handle incoming calls and inquiries in a professional manner.

• Maintain accurate records, files, documentation and data.

• Assist in the preparation of reports, letters, and notices.

• Help manage office supplies and inventory.

• Interact courteously with pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.

• Track, monitor and feedback on absence trends.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Minimum of GCSE/equivalent in English and mathematics.

• Prior experience in a school or office environment is an advantage.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

• A friendly, approachable, organised and professional demeanor.

• Excellent communication skills.

We can offer you:

• A positive caring ethos based upon the values of the Catholic faith.

• A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop your professional career.

• The opportunity of being part of a dynamic, professional friendly team.

What the school offers its staff

The St John Paul II Multi Academy is a highly successful Catholic Multi Academy encompassing nine Primary Schools and two Secondary Schools. Our schools are located in the northern area of Birmingham.

The ethos of St John Paul II Multi Academy is Catholic and was founded by the Catholic Church to provide education for children of Catholic families. As a Catholic multi academy, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. As a Catholic multi academy, Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of every one of our school’s activities. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education be fully supported by all staff within the multi academy. We therefore hope that all staff will give their full, unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of the St John Paul II Multi Academy.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 381 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: hr@sjp2.net
• Phone number: 0121 827 8664
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-sutton-coldfield

Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@sjp2.net.

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