Job Vacancy

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (St Matthew's Catholic Primary School)

Employer Information

Employer
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Address
Queens Drive
Liverpool
L4 8UA
Website
https://matthews.school/
Contact Name
Louisa Chamberlain
Contact Telephone
0151 226 1871
Contact Email
[email protected]

About the Organisation

The governors wish to appoint a School Administrator to join our committed and caring staff in our two-form entry primary school in Clubmoor. St. Matthew’s Catholic Primary School is an oversubscribed school which serves children from 4 to 11. St. Matthew’s has high expectations in all areas and we strive to provide excellent teaching and learning and the care and support our children deserve.

Role Information

Job Title
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Job Type
Finance & Administration
Job Phase
Primary
Location
Liverpool
Grade
Grade Point 3 - Scale 6-9
Actual Salary Information
N/A
Actual Salary Range
Grade 3 scale 6-9
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Full time, Term time only
Start Date
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
Closing Date
Monday, June 8th, 2026

About the Role

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and conscientious person to provide a first point of contact for the school community. 

The role will include: (See Job description for further information)

• receptionist tasks e.g. welcoming visitors and dealing with enquiries
• the use of a computer to produce reports/ letters and interpret data etc.
• regularly updating ‘Sims’ 
• administrative duties including; answering phone, photocopying, distribution of mail and filing
• administering first aid to children, as required
 

Personal Qualities

Experience and skills required include: (See Person Specification for further information)

• proven positive experience of dealing with the public effectively
• high levels of literacy, numeracy and computer skills
• excellent organisational and time-management skills
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Is highly motivated and dynamic with the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• a positive attitude, demonstrating flexibility and good-humour
 

Application Information

Closing Date
Monday, June 8th, 2026
Shortlisting Date
Thursday, June 11th, 2026
Interview Date
Wednesday, June 17th, 2026

How to Apply

Please apply via application form to [email protected]
We recommend that you visit the school if possible please contact the school office on 0151 2261871
Visits to take place on Wednesday 19th May 2026 at 4pm

Recruitment Documents

Person Specification
Download Person Specification
Equal Opportunities Monitoring
Download Equal Opportunities Monitoring