Admin Assistant – Front of House

Job introduction

The Governors wish to appoint a personable, organised, motivated, flexible and committed Admin Assistant to work in our busy school office 5 days a week (full time) or, two people to form a job share making up 3/2 days a week (part time).

Salary per annum:

• £25,788 - £26,203 (8am – 4.15pm, 5 days a week) or;
• £15,472 - £15,721 (8am – 4.15pm, 3 days a week) or;
• £10,315- £10,481 (8am – 4.15pm, 2 days a week) or.

Hours per week:

• One person:
  5 days a week (38 hours 45 minutes or 35 hours a week), or;
• Two people:
  Person one - 3 days a week as part of a job share (23 hours 15 minutes or 21 hours a week)
  Person two - 2 days a week as part of a job share (15 hours 30 minutes or 14 hours a week).

Applicants will provide general administrational support to the school, under the guidance of the Headteacher and School Business Manager. The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing the Front of House. This is a fast paced role and varies day to day.

Paid weeks per year: 38 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: Mid – end September or 1st October 2025

About the role

The successful applicant will support the Catholic vision of our school. The successful applicant will have excellent inter-personal and communication skills in order to liaise and communicate with colleagues, pupils, visitors and others constructively - face to face, email, Ping and phone. They will use their own initiative, as well as their experience and knowledge to deal with differing queries and make decisions to carry out tasks productively. The successful applicant will have a good level of literacy and numerical skills as well as a range of computer skills and will need to use these with confidence. They will work well under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.

Please contact Rachel Breen via email rachelbreen@cottesmore.brighton-hove.sch.uk if you would like to find out more information about our school and talk about the role.

Closing date: 9am Monday 25th August 2025 (only successful candidates will be contacted)

Interview date: 4th and 5th September 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: rachelbreen@cottesmore.brighton-hove.sch.uk. The application pack is obtainable from the school website https://www.cottesmore.brighton-hove.sch.uk/page/job-vacancies/

Telephone: (01273) 555811

Website: https://www.cottesmore.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

We look forward to receiving your application.

Additional information

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from below or Catholic Education Website

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

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Cottesmore St Mary Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.