Administration Assistant (Temporary)

TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT (MATERNITY COVER)

Required from 4 January 2027 initially for a six-month period

37 hours per week

Monday to Thursday 8.00 am to 4.00 pm and Friday 8.00 am to 3.30 pm

(includes 30-minute unpaid break)

39 weeks per year (including INSET days)

Annual Salary Grade 6 SCP 6 (£26,847 F.T.E) (£22,758 pro rata actual salary)

St Mary's Catholic High School are looking for a highly motivated, competent, and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our Administration Team and support the day to day administration of the school.

Applicants must have excellent organisational skills, a good level of numeracy and literacy skills, 5 GCSEs Grade 5 or above including English and Maths and experience in using IT software including Microsoft packages. You will be a team player, confident with effective communication, and have a flexible approach and the ability to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines. Previous experience of working in a busy office environment is essential.

TO APPLY YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THE SCHOOL’S APPLICATION FORM. CVS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Potential candidates would be very welcome to visit or have an informal telephone discussion with the Deputy Headteacher before applying. If you would like to do so or would like any further information please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding. Please note that the school is closed for October half-term holiday from Friday 23 October to Friday 30 October 2026.

Application packs including the job description and person specification may be downloaded from the school’s website www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk or alternatively please telephone Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail [email protected] for further information or an application pack.

Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 9 November 2026.

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this position before the date specified above. We therefore urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.

St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,847.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person