St Mary’s Catholic Primary School

Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8AD

Clerical Assistant – Grade 2 £22,366 Pro Rata  (8.30am – 2.30pm each day)

St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic part time Grade 2 Clerical Assistant to join our office team starting January 2024.

As a Grade 2 Clerical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the administrative functions of our school, ensuring smooth operations and efficient communication. We are looking for an individual with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a passion for providing exceptional administrative support in an educational environment.

The position will all be on a part time basis, 27.5 hours per week, term time only, and will include the following responsibilities:

• Updating pupil records to ensure accurate information is stored correctly.
• Provide generic clerical support for the school; filing, collation of information, distribution of mail.
• Deal with telephone and face to face enquiries to ensure that all calls/visitors are handled efficiently and effectively and good relationships fostered.
• Photocopying on behalf of teachers and other staff.
• Receiving goods and other items and ensuring that they get to the correct destination.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook.
• Strong attentional to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Friendly, approachable and capable of maintaining professionalism in a fast paced environment.
• A commitment to upholding the values and ethos of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School.

Candidates are advised that the school operates stringent vetting procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All applicants are required to complete a Catholic Education Service Application form which can be found using this link cesew.org.uk/

Catholics and non Catholics are welcome to apply.

Please email all completed applications to Mrs T German, Business Manager -  t.german@stmarysrc.cheshire.sch.uk.

The closing date for applications is Friday 8th December 2023 12.00pm.

If shortlisted interviews will take place on Thursday 14th December 2023.

If you have not heard by Wednesday 13th December your application has not been successful.