Administrative Assistant

# Administrative AssistantEmployer: Holy Rood Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: Watford, HertfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: H2 Point 3 £7,417Posted: 8th July 2026Expires: 17th July 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: 1564490* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* PrintHoly Rood Catholic Primary School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic, organisedand adaptable Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated officeteam.**This is a part-time position, working Monday to Friday, with split shifts:**** 8:30am – 9:30am**** 2:15pm – 3:45pm**The successful candidate will play a key role as the first point of contact for ourschool, providing a warm and welcoming experience for pupils, parents, visitors andstaff. We are looking for someone who is highly organised, works efficiently,manages their time effectively and is able to prioritise a varied workload in a busyschool environment.We are looking for someone who: Is committed to supporting the Catholic ethos and values of our school. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building positiverelationships with parents, pupils, staff and visitors. Presents a friendly, professional and welcoming manner as the first point ofcontact for the school. Is highly organised, able to work efficiently and manage competingpriorities. Has excellent attention to detail and can maintain confidentiality at alltimes. Is confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and other school-based software. Enjoys working as part of a team while also being able to workindependently and use their initiative.Main responsibilities include: Undertaking reception duties, answering telephone and face-to-faceenquiries, welcoming and signing in visitors.‘The family of Holy Rood School will try to live, learn, grow and celebrate together, asfriends, through the love of Christ.’ Acting as an effective communication link between parents, staff andexternal agencies. Managing and prioritising a range of daily administrative tasks efficiently. Ensuring office stationery and First Aid supplies are maintained and fullystocked. Keeping the school office and First Aid room tidy and organised. Returning teachers’ resources and delivering messages and items toclassrooms. Opening, sorting and distributing incoming mail and preparing outgoingpost. Maintaining the school calendar by entering appointments and diary dates. Undertaking word processing and a range of IT-based administrative tasksusing relevant software packages. Providing photocopying support for school staff.Please note that Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is firmly committed to thesafeguarding of all pupils and as such this post will be subject to an enhanceddisclosure with the Disclosures and Barring Service.#J-18808-Ljbffr…