Office Administrator

Part Time/Permanent – 30 hours / 39 Weeks – Term Time plus INSET DAYS

Required:            ASAP

Salary – Level 2 - NJC point 5-6 (£21,575 - £21,968 pro rata)  dependent on qualifications and experience.

We are seeking to appoint a new Office Administrator to our team.

We are a one form entry primary school with an inclusive Catholic ethos.   We have a successful and dedicated team who have a direct impact on children's learning and providing them with skills for life.  We are seeking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic team player who will be the first point of contact in our busy office, as well as carrying out a range of general office duties to support the administration and smooth running of our school.  The successful candidate will have good organisational, communication and IT skills and will be able to always project a positive and professional image of the school. Previous reception and/or office experience is desirable.

The successful candidate will:

• be caring, enthusiastic, dedicated and well organised
• be able to work well in a team
• have high expectations for pupils’ work and behaviour
• be in sympathy with and support the aims and values of a Catholic school.

We can offer:

•    A happy school

•    A supportive and friendly staff

•    Excellent support from parents, Governors and the partnership of local schools

•    Continued professional development

The applicant should have a patient approach and be able to use their own initiative. Flexibility and creativity will be required to meet individual needs. The applicant should function effectively as part of a team and be able to make practical use of ICT.

The hours of work are 8.30 am – 3.30 pm – (0.5 hour for lunch unpaid)

Visits to the School are warmly welcomed. To enquire about available dates and times for a visit, and to obtain an application pack, please contact the School Office (email: office@stalbans.cambs.sch.uk) or download them from the school website.

St Alban’s Catholic Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Closing date:   12.00 noon 31 October 2023 

Interviews:       Thursday 9 November 2023

	Office Administrator Job Advert Oct 2023	[pdf 708KB]
	Application Form	[docx 62KB]
	Applicants notes	[pdf 391KB]
	Office Administrator Person Specification	[pdf 812KB]
	Recruitment Monitoring Form	[docx 45KB]
	Consent to Obtain References Form	[docx 37KB]
	Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form	[docx 60KB]