Admin Assistant

To provide efficient administrative and clerical support to the school, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the school office while promoting and supporting the Catholic ethos, values, and mission of the school.

Your duties will include:

• Process payments, invoices, and orders in accordance with school procedures.
• Support the collection and recording of school meal payments, trips, and other school-related income.
• Assist in maintaining financial records and budgets where required.
• Assist with attendance reporting and first-day absence procedures.
• Coordinate supply orders and maintain office stock levels.
• Support the administration of school trips, educational visits, and extracurricular activities.
• Provide administrative support for school inspections and audits.
• Support and promote the Catholic mission, values, and ethos of the school.
• Demonstrate respect, compassion, integrity, and inclusivity in all interactions.
• Contribute positively to the spiritual and community life of the school where

We are seeking a highly organised, professional, and friendly Administrative Assistant to join our Catholic primary school community. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors, and staff, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school office.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Interview date 13th October 2026

Please follow the link to the school website where you will find the application forms Vacancies – "Love OneAnother As I Have Loved You"Or email admin@ourlady.coventry.sch.ukall applications to be sent to this email address.

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.  

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.