ST BRENDAN’S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL Brookfold Lane Harwood Bolton BL2 4DZ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Contract Type: Temporary Start Date: As Soon As Possible Salary: Grade D (SCP 6 - 11) £25,989 to £28,142 Actual Salary: £3,523 to £3,815 Working Hours: 1 day - 6 hours per week Term Time Only 8.30am to 12.10pm 13.10pm to 15.45pm (includes 15min unpaid morning break) “Love Life, Love Learning, Achieve Together in God’s Love The Governors of this successful and highly regarded school are seeking to appoint a motivated and conscientious Administrative Assistant for 1 day per week. The successful applicant will support the School Business Manager in the general running of the school office. You will need good ICT skills, organisational skills, time management skills and be forward thinking and innovative with the relevant experience to enable yourself to fulfil this busy and diverse role. Previous experience of working within a busy school office would be desirable. We require someone who: Is committed to supporting the ethos of a Catholic school An outgoing and friendly personality Is well organised and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills An excellent understanding of efficient administration practice and good ICT skills Is highly motivated and committed to making a valuable contribution to the life of the school Be willing to undertake first aid/welfare duties In return we offer: A very successful school with a strong Catholic ethos that values the uniqueness of each individual A dedicated team of experienced, hardworking staff committed to excellence Enthusiastic, friendly, happy and caring children who want to learn Strong support from governors and parents along with well-established links with the Parish and wider community Closing Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 2:00pm Interviews: Week commencing Monday 30th March 2026 As part of the interview process shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a series of short assessment tasks. Informal visits to the school are welcomed between and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01204 333133 or emailing office@st-brendan.bolton.sch.uk Catholic Education Service application forms and further details are available to download from this site. CVs will not be accepted. Completed application forms should be returned by the closing date and marked for the attention of the Head Teacher. St Brendan’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices, including two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Supporting Documents ↗ Application Forms - Notes to Applicants ↗ Application Form ↗ Recruitment Monitoring Form ↗ Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form ↗ Consent to Obtain References Form ↗ Job Description and Person Specification Calculate your take home pay. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year. Employment could affect your benefits, find out more here. Turn2us Benefits Calculator.