Administrative Assistant - Our Lady of Victories

Overview

Age Range: 3-11

Pay Scale: SCP 7-11 (£20,929 - £22,707 per annum)

Permanent - Term Time Only - 35 hours per week

To start in September 2025

Job Advert

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to work in our creative, forward thinking and happy Catholic school, where we try to give children the best days of their lives.

The ideal candidate will:

ideally have experience of working in a school office provide high-quality, professional admin, clerical, financial and reception service to the school
work effectively as part of a team
be able to work on their own initiative, prioritising day to day work
have good communication and interpersonal skills
be committed to our Catholic vision and ethos
work under supervision and will frequently use own initiative, working to priorities set by the Office Manager/SLT
contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
make decisions regarding individual visitors/callers in terms of the advice and information provided, liaising with other staff within the school and assessing the level of urgency
be able to male day-to-day decisions regarding the organisation of the working area/workload and school priorities; assisting with the planning and development of the support services
participate in in-school training and other training programmes as required and maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the post

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £20,929 to £22,707 per year

Location

Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School
Guard House Road
Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD22 6JP

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Please note, we can only accept applications completed on the CES Application form. CES Application packs are available on our website (above) and from the school office. School visits are welcomed, but please note the school does not reopen until 2 September 2025.

Closing Date: 5 September 2025

Interviews: Week Commencing 8 September 2025

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is based on merit and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We strive to foster a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.