School Vacancies

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT VACANCY

St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, Handforth SK9 3AE

Fixed Term for 1 year (with the possibility of increasing to permanent Office Manager role)

10hrs per week (Thursday and Friday), 38 weeks per year

Grade 4 SCP 5 - Full Time Equivalent Salary - £26,428

The Governors of St Benedict’s Primary School, Handforth are seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated and flexible Administration Assistant to work with the School Business Manager and the Headteacher to ensure excellent office management.  The successful applicant will be keen and able to support our dedicated team and contribute effectively as part of this friendly and successful school. 

Working with the School Business Manager (full training will be given) they will also cover the school office when required, so excellent interpersonal skills both face to face and on the telephone are required. After the first year there may be the opportunity to increase your working hours and take on more responsibility.

Candidates will need to have excellent organisational skills, the ability to work meticulously under pressure and to prioritise work effectively, as well as the ability to maintain the security and confidentiality of the school office.   They will need a good working knowledge of Word and Excel and be able to show initiative.

We pride ourselves on high standards and the belief that every person at St Benedict’s can and should achieve their very best.   Experience and skills in office management are essential.  We believe that everyone can make a difference and new members to our team are actively encouraged to contribute ideas and commit to our collaborative approach.

We are a very friendly school team and proud to be part of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Multi Academy Trust.  We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate.

Hours of work: 8.30am – 1.30pm Thursday and Friday, term time only

Please note: CV applications cannot be accepted. In order to apply you must complete the Support Staff application form, rehabilitation offenders disclosure form, recruitment & monitoring form, consent to obtain references form in the following link: Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust - Vacancies or contact the school office.

The school is committed to protecting the well-being of children and follows safer recruitment procedures when making appointments.  This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

Please return all forms to the School Business Manager at the school – sbm@stbenedicts.cheshire.sch.uk (Please note the school will be closed in half term 24^th October – 1^st November)

If you would like to join our team and think you have the right qualities, we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 4^th November 2026

              Interviews Thursday 12^th November 2026

Start Date         Thursday 7^th January 2027

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please be advised that we are unable to provide feedback on the shortlisting process. We will only contact candidates that have been short-listed for interview. If you do not hear from us by 4pm on Thursday 5^th November, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

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