Clerical Assistant

Job Title: Clerical Assistant (Grade C £25,185 - £25,989) pro rata

School name: Clarendon Primary School

Working Pattern: Part-time, Term-time plus 5 days

Working Hours: 20 Hours a week (8am 12noon Monday to Friday)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: Monday 23rd of February 2026 at 9am

Shortlisting: Monday 23rd of February 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 26^th February 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well established administrative team. As a Clerical Assistant you will be responsible for providing a welcoming and efficient front of house service to visitors, pupils and parents, both in person and on the telephone. The successful candidate will be required to carry out a range of administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of our school office, working alongside our current office staff to support the Senior Leadership Team and the wider school.

About You

• You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, relating well to both adults and children.
• You will demonstrate excellent organisation skills and ensure tasks are completed within specified timeframes.
• You will be able to work constructively as part of a team and understand your role within the team.
• You will have a good attention to detail, with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• You will demonstrate strong IT skills and have experience of using a range of software packages.
• You will be committed to engage with all staff, children and other stakeholders to promote our wonderful school, so that ‘Together We Shine’!

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our well-established administrative team. Clarendon is a two form entry primary school with a nursery provision. We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing environment that prevails in school. Everyone who visits Clarendon comments what a welcoming and happy school it is. We welcome visits from potential candidates prior to application so that you can see for yourself the wonderful school you could be joining (please email the office to arrange).

We can offer:-

• Delightful children who are well behaved, respectful and love coming to school
• A modern, well-resourced school that is a pleasure to work in
• Well-established support teams and systems that contribute to the effective running of the school
• Very supportive parents, staff and Governing Board
• An experienced and hardworking staff team
• Support in your role through continuous personal development

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Completed applications should be returned to office@clarendon.bolton.sch.uk for the attention of Mrs Chatterjee.

The School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check. Short-listed candidates will be subject to an online and social media check.