Administrative Assistant

Job Description

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon, CM9 6HN

Part-time: Administrative Assistant

Start Date 1st September 2025

15 hours a week (with potential to increase to a maximum of 25)

Salary £24,790-£25,183 F.T.E

Actual Salary £8,821-£14,923 (15-25 hours)

An opportunity has arisen for the position of an Administrative Assistant at St Francis Catholic Primary School in Maldon, CM9 6HN. The position is part time for between 15-25 hours per week (Monday to Friday as required to ensure the office is adequately staffed from 9am to 3pm) for 38 weeks including holiday pay.

The successful candidate will work within a small team under the direction of the School Business Manager and Office Manager and will need to be a reliable and flexible team player able to contribute to the smooth running of the school.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a school environment and a working knowledge of SIMS and IRIS (previously known as My Ed) is highly desirable. IT skills are essential. The individual must be organised, whilst understanding the need for tasks to be put aside when something needing more immediate attention arises. The individual must be able to work calmly under pressure.

Your duties will include:

• Being the first point of contact, meeting and greeting pupils, parents and other visitors, and dealing with enquiries in person, by phone or email;

• Generation and distribution of the weekly 'Friday Flyer' and monthly Newsletter

• Organisation and administrative aspects of school life;

• Administering first aid, medication and medical plans for pupils.

• Managing attendance.

• Collection and banking of payments.

• Organisation and administration of school trips.

• Administration of the school Breakfast and After School Club.

• Administration of pupils arriving and leaving the school.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

We can offer you:

• A friendly and positive working environment;

• Appropriate training, if needed;

• A strong and supportive team of staff and governors;

• Continuing professional development;

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. If you are interested, please contact the school office on 01621 856698 or via email to admin@stfrancismaldon.co.uk and the Headteacher will arrange a mutually convenient time for a meeting.

Any appointment is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Please be aware we reserve the right to close the application deadline early.

Information about the School

St. Francis Catholic Primary School is a one form entry school based in the historic market town of Maldon in Essex. We are a forward-thinking primary school committed to high standards for all our children. The vast majority of our teachers are experienced and staff turn over is low. Our teachers provide support and challenge to develop independence in a safe, enjoyable and caring environment.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A disclosure and barring service certificate will be required for all posts. The post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our prevent duty.