ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bolton, BL6 6EP |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75779302 |
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Hours of work: 30 hours per week, 6 hours per day 8.30am 3.30pm, term-time only
Salary: Grade D, point 6 to point 11 (approximately £17,723 - £19,417 pro-rata)
Fixed term contract until April 27 with a view to go permanent.
The Headteacher and Governors wish to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our hardworking and friendly team who can model outstanding knowledge and experience within a school office. The applicant will preferably be a practising Catholic and actively support, maintain and develop the faith and ethos of our Catholic school. The successful candidate will work jointly with the Headteacher, School Business Manager and Senior Leadership team to meet the many varying demands faced daily within the settling.
Primary purpose of job: To provide administrative/organisational support for staff and the school under the direction/instruction of senior staff.
Responsible to: School Business Manager
We are looking for someone who is:
- Pro-active, organised, approachable; with a friendly welcoming persona towards visitors, families and staff visiting our school;
- Positive, energetic, resilient, well-mannered and an excellent communicator;
- Excellent communication skills at all levels with well-developed ICT skills and experience of working with Microsoft Office.
- Willing to be involved in all aspects of school life to maintain and develop the faith life of the school.
Who has:
- High expectations and a commitment to facilitating excellent support to pupils, staff and the school community;
- The ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of professional bodies within education;
- The ability to organise, support and maintain the use of information technology systems and software, for example Arbor.
- The ability to design, create, prepare and produce a range of complex documents from various sources and to specified deadlines;
- The desire to support pupils’ learning by monitoring attendance and communicating with parents to encourage excellent levels across school;
- The ability to identify projects and use initiative to react quickly to problem solving.
In return we can offer:
- a welcoming community-focused school with a strong Catholic ethos
- a busy, creative and dynamic school with high expectations and standards;
- an opportunity to be part of a motivated, professional, dedicated and friendly staff team and governing board;
- commitment to continuous professional development and training;
- a strong culture of care for all staff throughout school.
- highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- a happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
To receive an application pack, please contact the school by telephone (01204 333625) or download the pack directly from the school website. (All applications must be submitted using the CES application form). Completed applications should be returned by email to office@st-marys-horwich.bolton.sch.uk or by post. CVs will not be accepted.
St Mary’s RC Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children
Closing date for applications: WEDNESDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2026
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 5th February
Interviews to be held in the afternoon of Monday 9th or Tuesday 10th February.
Anticipated start date: 20th April 2026
Supporting Documents
↗ Job Description & Person Spec↗ Application Form
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