Key Role Information

Salary
£18,305
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Temporary
Closing
22/10/2026 12:00
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP4 - SCP6
Department
Office
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.00
Weeks per year
0.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Office Assistant

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy is a successful and popular school built on our core values of aspiration, belief and compassion underpinned by our mission statement of “in faith we grow”. We have high expectations for all pupils and we believe all pupils have the right to a world class Catholic education. The Academy is part of the hugely successful St Joseph Multi Academy Trust – a family of school across primary and secondary phases within the Liverpool Archdiocese. Joining our trust will ensure that you are valued and have access to high quality training and CPD.

The Governors of St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy wish to appoint an effective and reliable individual whose qualities include clear communication, quick decision making, multitasking skills and attention to detail.

As Office Clerk you will play a key role of the day to day administrative function and be a welcoming face on reception to welcome visitors, parents and students.

You will provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the office. The role involves handling correspondence, maintaining records, assisting staff and visitors, managing office supplies, and performing various administrative tasks, including reprographics.

The post-holder will participate in the Academy’s programme of Continuing Professional Development, including being trained in Emergency First Aid at Work every three years, to support the students when sent to the office for First Aid and on rota when called upon.

In return we will offer you:

•   A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further

•   A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community

•   A range of employee benefits through VIVUP, Employee Assistance Programme.

You are strongly advised to visit our website for further information about our school: 

                   https://staugs.org.uk 

 Trust website:           https://www.stjosephmat.org.uk                             


Closing date for the receipt of completed applications: 22nd October 2026 at noon.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks which will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and relevant DBS and prohibition checks.

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentdesirable
Current First Aid qualification desirable

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Christine Banks

cbanks@staugustine.sjcmat.co.uk

Boardmans Lane
Blackbrook
St. Helens
Merseyside
WA11 9BB

Safeguarding Information

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we will carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.