20 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    8 September 2025 at 8am

  • Date listed

    19 August 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 35 per week (8.30am – 4.30pm) Monday - Friday, term-time only

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

NJC Scale 4, Pts 7-10 – FTE Salary: £30,987 - £32,346 (Actual total annual salary for 35 hours per week, term-time only: £26,536 - £27,700)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an experienced, professional individual who will be the first point of contact for a variety of visitors who expect a friendly, welcoming experience when they arrive at the school. Dealing with a wide range of student and staff queries throughout the day also forms a big part of the role. We also require someone to work as part of a team undertaking a range of routine administrative tasks so that the admin function provides an efficient service to all school stakeholders.

A willingness to be a First Aider is essential as well as a degree of proficiency in using Microsoft Office and Management Information databases.

What the school offers its staff

Bishop Thomas Grant is an outstanding 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school under the Trusteeship of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. With consistently exceptional academic results, it fosters independent, critical thinkers and confident communicators.

A strong Catholic ethos and excellent staff-student relationships create a caring, cohesive community rooted in Gospel values. The school prioritises continuous improvement, investing in staff development through high-quality CPD and ensuring staff wellbeing through dedicated support.

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1179 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
020 8769 3294

Catholic Secondary School

School location

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