Part-Time Admin Assistant

Overview

Are you a talented administrator who is passionate about being organised and efficient? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of pupils at St Vincent’s? If so, this may be the job for you!

We are looking for a friendly, flexible and enthusiastic Receptionist/Admin Assistant to undertake daily attendance monitoring and general administrative duties at St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School.

The School Office is the first point of contact for visitors and parents and carers at the school and this is an integral role critical to smooth operation. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail in addition to a willingness to provide an outstanding service.

The successful candidate will also monitor the medical requirements in school and undertake some first aid duties, therefore a first aid qualification is desirable.

ICT experience is essential but specific training will be given for Specialist school software. Experience of working with young people would be an advantage. We are looking to appoint a dynamic self-motivated administrator.

Working hours will be between 8.00am-4.45pm (Thursday) and 8.00am-3.45pm (Friday)

Closing date for applications: Friday 13th March 2026 at midday

Interviews shall be week commencing 16th March 2026

Please call or email the school office for an application pack.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please contact Mrs Rector in the school office via email:  

 office@st-vincent.bardaglea.org.uk or at 02082706695 to arrange this.

Personal attributes

The candidate will:

  • Have good interpersonal skills and be able to work with all partners
  • Enjoy working in a busy office and reception area.

  • Be able to work flexibly under pressure.

  • Use their initiative and prioritise their workload.
  • Have strong administration skills and a willingness to learn.

Salary & Benefits

 

2 days a week (Thursday and Friday) Term Time Only - 15hours a week

Salary Scale: 4-point 7 Pro rata Salary: £11,063.61     

Start Date: Summer Term 2026

Location

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Burnside Road
Dagenham
London
RM8 2JN

Supporting documents

Recruitment_Monitoring_Form.docx
Model_Application_Form

Job_description-Admin_Assistant_February_2026.doc

Advert_for_part-time_Admin_Assistant.docx

Deadline and how to apply

 

Closing date for applications: Friday 13th March 2026 at midday

Interviews shall be week commencing 16th March 2026

 

Equal opportunities

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