Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Term-Time
Pay band & SCP: scp 5-6
Hours: 32.5 per week
About the School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a one form entry school with a Nursery based in the Town ward of St. Helens. We are an integral part of the local community and are very family orientated with a strong Catholic ethos.
About the Role
We are looking for someone to be our first point of contact in our school office. Duties will be varied and candidates will be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our children. The person appointed would be responsible for telephone and reception duties, word-processing and filing as well as some cash handling and maintaining other computer systems. The person must be able to use their initiative and have excellent time management. They must be able to pay attention to detail and provide accurate reports through the use of the school’s data collection systems.
Previous experience of a busy school office and experience of SIMS are essential.
Personal Qualities
Good communication skills are essential as is the ability to work as part of a team, be discreet and able to maintain full confidentiality.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) certificate and satisfactory references. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered. Candidates must also comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act. References will be taken up for candidates shortlisted for interview.
Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 4th April 2025
Short Listing Date: Friday 4th April 2025
Interview Date: 23rd April 2025
