Job Description

St Joseph the Worker Primary School, In Hutton, is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Office Administrator from 1st September 2025. The post will be for 21 hours a week over 5 days

Monday - Thursday, 8.30 - 12pm

Friday, 8.30 - 4pm with 30-minute unpaid break on Fridays.

term time only.

Salary to be paid on Scale 4 Point 7 £25,584 per annum, plus fringe, pro rata (£13.63 per hour actual salary).

Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st April each year. Progression through the pay scale is subject to an acceptable annual performance development review process.

We are seeking to appoint an organised, friendly and proactive Administrator/Receptionist on a permanent term-time only basis with effect from September 2025. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in our friendly and highly successful school.

The ideal candidate will:

· be efficient, flexible and highly organised with a strong work ethic

· Be friendly and calm with a good sense of humour

· Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Be confident using IT systems including Microsoft Office and school MIS systems (training can be provided)

· Be able to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks in a busy environment

· Show discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information

· Be a team player with a positive and flexible attitude

· Be able to show initiative and work independently

What we offer:

· A supportive and friendly staff team

· Training and development opportunities

· A rewarding role at the heart of a caring school community

Main Duties:

· Provide a warm and professional front-of-house service to students, parents, and visitors

· Support day-to-day administrative operations, including handling emails, phone calls, and correspondence

· Maintain accurate pupil records and managing attendance systems

· Assist with school communications, newsletters, and event planning

· Support staff with photocopying, filing, and other administrative tasks

· Upkeep management Information records for the pupils

· Order and maintain the stock for the school

We would also consider developing this role to include a Play Co-ordinator role from 12pm until 1.15pm every day.

Application Process

If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs Lesley Willats, School Business Manager (admin@st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk) to arrange a telephone conversation or school visit.

To apply, please visit our website (https://www.st-josephworker.essex.sch.uk/recruitment-1/) or contact Mrs Willats for an application pack.

St Joseph the Worker school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. St Joseph the Worker school welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Information about the School

We are a family, a community built on love, and our Catholic faith is the basis of all that we do. We seek to inspire and motivate our children to be the best that they can be, to prepare them for the next stage of their journeys and to help them become true disciples of Jesus in the way they live their lives. Most of all, we want them to feel and spread love: love of one another, love of learning, love of the world they live in and love of Jesus.

We are a school that celebrates success at every level. The life of the school is driven by enthusiasm and a desire to help everyone to be the best they can be. We aim to bring learning alive, making it exciting and stimulating. We want to give our children a thirst for learning that continues with them throughout their future school experiences and lives.