Job Description

St Joseph's Catholic High School

Cumbria
27,711 - 28,624 per year


Expiring soon

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

13 October 2025

Job overview

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About the Role:

As the PA to the Headteacher, you'll be the linchpin of our leadership team -- managing communications, coordinating meetings and events, and ensuring the Headteacher's schedule runs like clockwork. You'll be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, helping to maintain our school's high standards and warm, welcoming ethos.

Why Join Us?

St Joseph's is a vibrant, inclusive school community where every member of staff plays a vital role in shaping the lives of our students. You'll be part of a genuinely supportive team, with opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute to the school's mission and values.


Work in a supportive and friendly school environment. Be part of a dedicated and passionate leadership team. Enjoy opportunities for professional development. Comprehensive staff wellbeing package including online GP access and free on-site gym facilities.


Join us in making a difference at St Joseph's!

The Key Responsibilities:

Provide confidential support to the Headteacher and Headship team.


Manage diaries, correspondence, and meeting logistics.


Lead on key school events including Prize Evening and Parents' Evenings.


Maintain and update the school calendar and MIS systems.


Oversee admissions and exclusions administration processes.


Liaise professionally with parents, staff, governors, and external agencies.


Support recruitment, staff absence tracking, and elements of data reporting.

What We're Looking For:

A highly organised individual with impeccable attention to detail and strong communication skills


Calm, tactful, and professional in all interactions.


Experienced in administrative work, ideally within education.


Skilled in operational support including event planning and problem solving


Committed to safeguarding and the ethos of our school.

The Hours:

Full time over 5 days per week. This is a full-time role, and while there may occasionally be a need to stay later for leadership meetings or school events, we'll work with you to flex your hours in a way that keeps things balanced and manageable.


Term time [38 weeks per year] plus 4 weeks during INSET and school holidays although we may consider a full year contract if that works best for the successful candidate and that would increase the pro-rata salary.


For more information, visit our website [sjchs.uk] or contact Ian Nevitt, Headteacher on 01900 873290 or via Claire.Tuck@sjchs.uk.

How to Apply

To apply or find out further information, please visit our vacancies page at:

https://sjchs.uk/vacancies/

To apply, please complete the online application form by midday on Monday 13th October. Applications will be assessed as they are submitted and we reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to make an appointment before this date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities. It is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance form the popular market town of Cockermouth.

St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About

St Joseph's Catholic High School

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St Joseph's Catholic High School

Harrington Road, Workington
Cumbria
CA14 3EE
United Kingdom

+44 1900 873290

Why St. Joseph's?

In 1929, St Joseph's Catholic High School was established by parishioners to serve the town of Workington and we are very proud to be continuing to educate students across this area nearly a 100 years later.



We strive to make sure our school is a brilliant place to work for all our staff. We are a small school and we are proud of our 'family feel'. Our mission is to create an environment that brings out the best in our students and staff, year after year

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It's really important to us that we look after our staff to enable them to provide the best for our students and they benefit from extensive careers support and CPD opportunities, a comprehensive well-being package and access to an on-site gym. In September 2021, we became one of the founding members of the growing Mater-Christi Multi Academy Trust and this is further developing our range of staff opportunities and benefits.



St. Joseph's works to ensure that all students feel genuinely valued and respected and insists on excellent behaviour and manners at all times.



Staff and students from all faiths and none are welcome in our school.

About our local area

The school is situated very close to the Lake District National Park which is a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cumbria offer many benefits: fabulous scenery, easy commuting, house prices to suit all budgets, plenty to do and see and great schools. It is a an area with a lot to offer, especially for families and those who like the outdoors and getting away from city life. .



Cumbria also has a good reputation for food and drink, home to many good restaurants and hotels. There are theatres in Workington and Keswick which have an excellent year round programmes and, in addition to this, Carlisle, Newcastle and Manchester are easily reached by car and train.



Because Cumbria is also renowned for its low crime rate, friendly communities, old fashioned manners and values, it is a fantastic place to teach, raise a family, grow an inspiring career and pursue a wide variety of passions. This is why a large proportion of our staff who have come to work in Cumbria have made it their home.



For more information about our school, visit our website at https://sjchs.uk

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