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School Administrator

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 1DE

This job expired on 8 December 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  8 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £23,350.44

School Administrator job summary

School Administrator

Required to start January 2026

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday term-time plus insets plus two additional weeks during holiday periods.

Are you ready to take on an exciting role in a supportive and forward-thinking school community? We are looking for a School Administrator to join St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Hednesford, part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, starting January 2026.

Situated in the welcoming and historic town of Hednesford, on the edge of the stunning Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, our school benefits from a warm, close-knit community. The area offers the perfect blend of beautiful surroundings and excellent transport links to nearby towns and cities. Hednesford balances traditional charm with modern convenience, making it a wonderful place to live and work.

As a key member of our administrative team, you will play an integral role in supporting staff, pupils, and families, helping to ensure the smooth and effective running of the school.

About the Role:
As our School Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient daily running of the school. You will provide essential administrative support to staff, pupils, and families, helping to maintain a welcoming, organised, and professional environment. Your work will contribute to the warm, caring atmosphere that makes our school community so special.

Main Responsibilities:
Providing efficient administrative support to the Principal, staff, and wider school community
Managing the school’s reception area, offering a warm and professional welcome to pupils, parents, visitors, and contractors
Handling telephone and email enquiries, ensuring timely and accurate communication
Maintaining accurate pupil records, attendance data, and safeguarding documentation in line with school and trust policies
Supporting admissions processes, school census returns, and other statutory data requirements
Managing and organising school correspondence, newsletters, and daily administrative tasks
Assisting with preparation for school events, meetings, and activities, including room bookings and materials
Monitoring and ordering office supplies to ensure the school is well-equipped
Supporting financial administration tasks, such as processing invoices and maintaining records
Upholding confidentiality, safeguarding procedures, and the welcoming ethos of the school

We are looking for a School Administrator who is:
Organised, reliable, and able to manage a busy workload effectively
Professional, friendly, and welcoming, with excellent communication skills
Committed to supporting the smooth and efficient running of the school
Proactive and able to work independently, using initiative to solve problems
A strong team player, dedicated to supporting staff, pupils, and families
Confident with IT systems and comfortable learning new software when required

What We Can Offer:
We provide a supportive and friendly working environment where you will be a valued member of our close-knit school community. You will have opportunities for training and professional development, enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, and work in a safe and welcoming workplace.

Apply Today:
Be part of a school community where every role matters and help make a difference in the lives of our pupils.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 8th December 2025

Informal enquiries and further details can be obtained from Mrs M Kelsey, HR Manager via email mkelsey@sgacmat.co.uk Visits to the school are recommended and warmly welcomed. For further information about St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, please visit the school website, www.st-josephs-hednesford.staffs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

St Joseph’s’ Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777

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.

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-ws12-1de

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