School Administration and Reception Assistant
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8EYThis job expired on 15 December 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 2-3 days per week, term-time only, plus INSET days (39 weeks per academic year). Hours and days to be discussed and agreed on appointment. Working days to include a Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Band 3 – pt. 6 - 11 (£25,989-£28,142) pro rata.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for:
- Someone with excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills, looking to work within a highly effective team.
- Someone with clear and professional communication, with the ability to interact effectively with staff, pupils, parents and governors.
- Someone with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Someone with the ability to handle sensitive information responsibly, understand GDPR and data protection principles.
- Someone proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to handle digital correspondence efficiently. Familiarity with school management systems preferred but not essential.
- Someone who will be committed to supporting the school vision, mission and values.
What the school offers its staff
- A warm welcome from a happy and supportive community, with a strong Catholic ethos.
- A friendly, hardworking and committed staff network.
- Full training along with excellent opportunities for continued professional development.
- A supportive and committed Governing Body.
Further information about the job
The Governors of St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic administrative assistant to join our effective front office, admin team.
An
application pack can be found on our website and further details are available
via email on recruitment@stvincents.trafford.sch.uk
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.
About St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 627 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@stvincents.trafford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 911 8040
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is a happy school. We are a caring Catholic community and offer a warm and welcoming environment where the uniqueness of each and every child is valued. Our school is based on the principle that children learn best in a positive, encouraging, safe and secure atmosphere.
Our school philosophy is outlined in our Mission Statement. It reflects our commitment to Catholic education in a happy, effective and inclusive environment. Our school motto, 'Let Your Light Shine' encapsulates our school mission.
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School works as a team in which parents, staff, governors, and the Holy Angels and St Vincent's parish community are all involved in the education of our children. We firmly believe that a genuine home, parish and school partnership is essential in order for your child to, 'Let their light shine'.
We are proud of our outstanding status and our strong reputation for high standards of teaching and learning. It is our vision for every child to be happy; to develop a passion for learning, to achieve their potential and prepare them for the next stage of their learning.
We aim to achieve our vision by ensuring the highest levels of achievement, through the highest quality teaching. Our curriculum is exciting and challenging. We inspire children and open doors to ambition and possibilities; striving for and achieving excellence.
Many of our children start their St Vincent's journey in our nursery. Our nursery provides outstanding childcare provision from 0-5 and allows for a smooth transition into the school. We also offer quality before and after school care through our Sunshine Club on site.
Arranging a visit to St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stvincents.trafford.sch.uk.
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