Administrative Assistant
Are you an organised, proactive and friendly individual with a passion for supporting students and staff in a school environment? We are looking for a School Administrative Assistant to join our team! This varied and rewarding role will see you working on reception as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and students, while also playing a key role in supporting school attendance processes.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Providing a warm and professional welcome to visitors, parents, and students at reception
✅ Handling enquiries via phone, email, and in person
✅ Supporting attendance monitoring, including liaising with parents and carers to follow up on absences
✅ Maintaining accurate student attendance records and assisting with reporting
✅ General administrative support, including data entry and record-keeping
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
✔ Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
✔ A strong communicator, both written and verbal.
✔ Proactive and resourceful, able to respond positively to a wide range of issues
✔ Confidential and professional, handling sensitive matters with discretion.
✔ Experienced in administration, preferably in an educational setting.
✔ Tech-savvy, with strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, MIS systems, etc.).
Why Join Us?
✨ Work in a supportive and friendly school environment.
✨ Be part of a dedicated and passionate leadership team.
✨ Enjoy opportunities for professional development.
✨ Comprehensive staff wellbeing package.
Join us in making a difference at St Joseph's!
Hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Term time [38 weeks per year] plus 4 weeks during INSET and school holidays.
Although the advertised role is full time, we would consider part time hours requests for the right candidate.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the TES online application form by midday on Monday 17th March.
Applications will be assessed as they are submitted and we reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to make an appointment before this date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
For more information, visit our website [sjchs.uk] or contact Julie Gaffney on 01900 873290 or via Julie.Gaffney@sjchs.uk.
St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities.It is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance form the popular market town of Cockermouth.
St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.