ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Hill Top, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffs, WS12 1DE Telephone: 01543 227225 www.st-josephs-hednesford.staffs.sch.uk “To inspire, to learn, to love with God” "St Joseph's Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school. Expectations are high and academic standards are strong. Community-minded and thoughtful leadership ensures that staff and pupils are happy in their work." Ofsted October 2023 Administrative Assistant Permanent Term Time plus 10days Salary - Grade 4 Start date - on or before 23rd June 2025 Governors are seeking to appoint an innovative and forward-thinking Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a school environment, demonstrating administrative excellence and an understanding of the unique challenges faced in a primary school setting. The successful candidate will be supported with a handover of duties in the summer term. Experience with Arbor, or similar school management systems is highly desirable, as you will be responsible for ensuring our office processes are efficiently managed. The successful candidate will: - Assist with the running of the school office - organise school trips - be responsible for pupil admissions. - provide support to the Governing Body and take minutes at meetings - undertake complex financial administration procedures - assist with the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the school budget - undertake HR and payroll administration - undertake the school census and CES census We can offer you: • A happy community with a strong Catholic ethos with close links to the parish and local community • A dedicated team of enthusiastic, hardworking staff • Friendly, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn • Excellent professional development opportunities as the school enters an exciting future as part of the St Gabriel the Archangel MAC from September 2025 • Supportive Governors, parents and colleagues Application packs including the application form are available from the school office by request either by telephone, post or email office@st-josephs-hednesford.staffs.sch.uk. Applications should be returned by post, hand or emailed to the school office. Closing date for applications: - 12pm on 13th May 2025 Interviews: 20th May 2025 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments to this post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, together with receipt of suitable references. Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.