About this role
Administration Support
Salary Scale: Band 3 (SCP 7-10) St Gabriels Salary Scale
Starting Salary: £23,856 (FTE: £27,274)
37 hours per week
Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:00pm & Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm.
Working hours are negotiable, with flexible and part-time arrangements considered.
Term Time + Inset (6 days)
Start date: ASAP
We are seeking an accurate, efficient, and proactive Administrator to join our team with immediate effect. Working closely with the Office Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the school's key HR processes, from recruitment and onboarding to absence management and data administration.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with advertising vacancies, communicating with applicants, arranging interviews, and completing the necessary pre-employment checks. Record and monitor daily staff absences using Arbor, process Return to Work documentation, and maintain accurate attendance records. Maintain electronic staff records and support the administration of new starters, staff changes, and leavers. Supporting the Admin department with general day-to-day duties as required. The successful applicant will
Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Previous experience in administrative support roles.
Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy in data entry and compliance.
Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively to tightdeadlines.
Experienced in administrative processes and Microsoft systems, including MIS, Word, and Excel.
Friendly, approachable, and professional in manner.
St Thomas More Catholic Academy is an 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school with 1170 students on roll and an excellent reputation across the local community.
Applications are warmly welcomed from all denominations.
Closing Date: Monday 2 November 2026 at 9:00am
Interviews are scheduled to take place WC 2 November 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All appointments made are also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and Right to Work in the UK.
STM Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the Prevent Duty.