Job Description

Salary

Salary: G4 SCP 5-6 (FTE 25,583-25,989) Actual Salary: 20,235.23-20,556.37

Contractual hours

35

Job category

Administration

Date posted

23/10/2025

Job reference

2000-R0128

Office Administrator

Location:

St Ignatius Catholic Primary School, Ossett

Hours:

35 hours per week

Salary:

G4 SCP 5-6 (FTE 25,583-25,989)

Actual Salary:

20,235.23-20,556.37

Contract type:

Permanent, term time only

St Ignatius Catholic Primary School, Ossett, are seeking a highly organised and efficient School Office Administrator to join our team to support our children, families and staff from our school office. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities will include managing the reception area, providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership team and School Business Manager, and assisting with school events.

St Ignatius is a vibrant and caring primary school with nursery provision. We are proud of our school community and value the contribution that we make to the local area. We are all immensely proud of our school and are committed to providing the very best possible education for all of our children. The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do. If successful, you will find yourself working with a school and Trust with clear direction, a supportive nature and CPD opportunities provided to you.

Responsibilities include:

Serving as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and students, providing a welcoming and helpful presence Answering phone calls and responding to emails, taking messages, and directing inquiries appropriately Monitoring and managing the booking system for wraparound care Supporting with school admissions processes and record-keeping Using the school's Management Information System (MIS) to manage student data and track attendance Finance admin and the use of online payment systems Serving as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and students, providing a welcoming and helpful presence Answering phone calls and responding to emails, taking messages, and directing inquiries appropriately

The successful candidate will:

Be enthusiastic, highly motivated, hardworking, and committed to supporting parents and staff with day to day administrative duties Have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working as part of a team Have strong organisational and communication skills, proficiency in office software, and experience with school-specific finance & MIS systems

We can offer you:

A welcoming and supportive staff team Support and collaboration from a strong partnership of 15 schools within the Trust A commitment to your professional development A friendly and caring school and parish community A passionate and forward thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council An excellent pension package with the opportunity to buy extra pension in the scheme Health and wellbeing support Financial wellbeing support The opportunity to apply for a Blue Light card to save money on 15,000 retailers A Cycle to Work scheme through salary sacrifice with the opportunity to save up to 47% on a new bike Discounts and cashback at a range of retailers


Candidates are most welcome to contact the school on admin@stig.bkcat.ukor 01924 271625

Closing Date: 23rd November 2025

Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website through the Apply button.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the published closing date.

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check and other appropriate checks including references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (2024), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of their unprotected criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.