22 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    22 August 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    28 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week. Monday to Friday. Term-time and inset days plus two additional weeks.

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,790

Pay scale

Support Staff Grade 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Administrator to join our dynamic team at St Austin’s Catholic Primary School part of the Painsley Catholic Multi-Academy. We are a school where smooth administration and effective communication are just as important as supporting children’s happiness and well-being. The ideal candidate will manage daily office operations, support staff and pupils with administrative tasks, and help to ensure create a welcoming and efficient school environment.

A successful School Administrator at our school will:

  • Be welcoming and approachable, creating a positive first impression for parents, visitors, and pupils.
  • Communicate effectively, both in writing and in person, with staff, families, and external partners.
  • Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.
  • Be confident using IT systems, including databases, email, and office software (experience with school MIS systems is a plus).
  • Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the school.
  • Stay calm under pressure, showing resilience, flexibility, and a solution-focused attitude.

What the school offers its staff

What We Can Offer:

  • A supportive and welcoming team – Join a friendly, dedicated staff who work collaboratively to support each other and our pupils.
  • A positive and inclusive school culture – We prioritise well-being, kindness, and respect for all members of our school community.
  • Opportunities for professional development – Access to training and development to support your growth and career progression.
  • A vibrant and well-resourced learning environment – Work in a school that values creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Strong leadership and clear vision – Be part of a school with a shared commitment to high standards and positive outcomes for all.
  • A focus on work-life balance – We understand the importance of well-being and aim to create a healthy, balanced working environment.
  • Being part of a wider Multi-Academy – Benefit from wider support, collaboration opportunities, and shared resources across our MAT.

Join our team and play a key role in shaping the day-to-day experience of our pupils, staff, and families!


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.

Informal enquiries and further details can be obtained from Mrs Maggie Kelsey, MAC HR Officer via email mke@painsley.staffs.sch.uk. All completed applications should be returned to Mrs Kelsey.

For further information about St Austin’s, please visit the school website www.st-austins.org.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions, including all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings and cautions in your application form. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.gov.uk/dbs. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
198 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

St Austin's is a hidden oasis in the centre of Stafford town, with beautiful grounds and great facilities.

For further information about St Austin's please visit www.st-austins.org.uk

St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a proud member of The Painsley Catholic Academy, a company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777

Arranging a visit to St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mke@painsley.staffs.sch.uk.

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