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Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant

St John Plessington Catholic College

Wirral

  • Expired
Salary:
Band C, scale point 4-5 £17,837-£18,162 (actual)
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
17 April 2023

Job overview

St John Plessington Catholic College

Administration Assistant


Job Title: Administration Assistant

Location: St John Plessington Catholic College

Responsible To: People Business Support Lead

Salary Grade: Band C, scale point 4-5 £17,837-£18,162 (actual)

Contract: This is a fixed-term contract initially until 18/07/2023, 36 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time only)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 17th April 2023


St John Plessington Catholic College are looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide administrative support. The successful candidate will support the college with a range of administrative tasks and will need to have strong organisational and administrative skills, good ICT skills, be a team player, have patience and a sense of humour. 


As well as working as part of a team, you will also be expected to use your own initiative, be proactive and will have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills with the ability to maintain a calm and professional manner at all times. Previous experience of working with young people within a school environment would be an advantage. 


Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • To undertake all aspects of general administrative tasks, under the direction of the School Business Support Lead
  • Providing administrative support for Exams and Admissions as required
  • To undertake administrative support to the team, providing cover and additional capacity during busy and peak periods, under the direction of the School Business Support Lead
  • Assisting with reprographics tasks, providing support for cover and during busy peak periods
  • Maintaining manual and computerised records/management information systems
  • To operate relevant IT equipment and software packages e.g. Word, Excel, databases and internet
  • Attending and participating in relevant meetings as required
  • Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required


We can offer you: 

  • A supportive, friendly working environment 
  • A team committed to supporting professional development
  • Enthusiastic young people who love coming to school
  • An experienced and motivated staff team
  • A school with high aspirations for its students and staff


In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process. To assist in this part of the process we would appreciate it if you would complete the attached Social Media form and return it with your application.


We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.


To apply for this position, please send a covering letter and completed application form for the attention of Mr P McLoughlin, Head of School, to recruitment@hfcmat.com. For further information please visit the ‘Vacancies’ section on our website www.stjohnplessington.com.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


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About St John Plessington Catholic College

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+44 151 6455049

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About St John Plessington Catholic College

St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy is a good and oversubscribed 11-18 college based in Benington on the Wirral.

The College became an Academy in 2012 and is part of Holy Family Catholic MAT comprising six other schools.

We strive to develop excellence in all we do, empowering an inclusive community, founded on Gospel values.

OFSTED Inspection – November 2022:

What OFSTED has said about us:

  • Pupils and sixth-form students at this school access a high-quality education.
  • Leaders have designed a curriculum which is ambitious for all, including pupils with SEND.
  • Leaders make sure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
  • Leaders are ambitious for every pupil to read confidently.
  • Leaders have recently raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct.
  • Leaders put pupils’ spiritual and moral development at the heart of school life.
  • Staff told inspectors that leaders support them well. They recognise the recent work that leaders have done to improve their well-being and workload.
  • Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding. They take steps to make sure that pupils and students are safe.

What we can offer:

  • The opportunity to make a significant difference to our children’s lives in an environment that has high aspirations for all.
  • The chance to help shape and develop our other school through collaborative leadership and dynamic interpersonal skills
  • A working environment that is modern and professional
  • Great experience for those who want to work at the very highest level in education
  • A comprehensive, tailored CPD offer at every level

St John Plessington Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

St John Plessington is easily accessible via public transport from Liverpool and Chester and is located 5 minutes away from junction 4 of the M53.

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