Job Ref No. ECC3603-143 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Thurrock Band 4, pt 12-20
Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 01/12/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: tba
35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Term time plus 2 weeks, plus 5 INSET Training days, as required at the discretion of the Headteacher.
Salary - Band 4 (CCT Thurrock Academies Pay Scale) - Salary Range - Point 12-20.
Actual Working Salary £22,935 - £26,975 (which includes fringe allowance)
Salary point dependent upon experience.
The Christus Catholic Trust and the Local Governing Committee of this vibrant and successful school, wish to appoint an experienced Attendance/Office Administrator to join our friendly and dedicated staff team. St Thomas' is a popular school, founded in 1886, with facilities that provide an engaging working and learning environment. We are a 3 form entry school, located on an attractive site, catering for around 630 pupils from a community which embraces diversity. Our children are always expected to do their best and aim for excellence in everything they do.
We can offer:
- A caring and inclusive school
- Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy school
- An attractive, welcoming and well-resourced environment
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for continuing professional development
The successful candidate will:
- Be enthusiastic, flexible, confident and able to show initiative and resilience
- Be an effective communicator with all staff, parents, students, governors and the Trust
- Be self-motivated with high expectations of self and others
- Hold at least an A - C pass in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Have experience with school attendance/school office
- Be committed to safeguarding and welfare of pupils across the school
- Have good organisation and communication skills, and attention to detail
- Attend INSET days and training as identified by the Head teacher
- Be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school (but does not need to be Catholic)
Information about the School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a large primary school located in Ward Avenue, Grays, Essex and is part of the Christus Catholic Trust (a Multi Academy Trust). St Thomas' is a popular school, located on an attractive site. It has an excellent local reputation and facilities which provides an engaging working and learning environment. We are a 3 form entry school, catering for around 630 pupils from a community which embraces diversity.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
The school and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Attendance/Office Administrator in Grays employer: Shorefields
Shorefields in Chelmsford is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and students. With a focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and a collaborative work culture that values innovation and compassion in caring for children with complex needs. Our new purpose-built school provides a unique setting where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while enjoying the benefits of working in a vibrant community.
