Please note the employer for this position is not Wigan Council

Standish St Wilfrid’s CE Primary Academy

Rectory Lane

Standish

Wigan

WN6 0XB

Salary: Grade 3, £17,431 per annum. £13.69 per hour

28.5 hours per week, term time plus one week working 39 weeks per year

Temporary covering maternity leave on the postholder returning to work.

Required for 1st January 2027

The Governors of Standish St Wilfrid’s Church of England Primary Academy wish to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated and hard-working team. This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave.

As part of the Learning Together Trust we are a caring supportive community with a flourishing Church ethos and a strong team commitment to improving the outcomes and aspirations of all our children.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have excellent personal, social and communication skills
  • Be able to relate well to children and adults
  • Have experience of working in a busy office environment
  • Possess excellent computer, numeracy and literacy skills and knowledge of management systems.
  • Have excellent organisational skills, be self-motivated and have personal drive to complete tasks to required timescales

We can offer you:

  • Positive, happy, well behaved children.
  • A commitment to your personal development
  • A friendly and supportive team
  • Networking opportunities with the extended Trust team

Working hours-

Mon 8.30am to 4.30pm with 30 minute lunch break

Tues 8.30am to 1.00pm

Weds 8.30am to 1.00pm

Thurs 8.30am to 1.00pm

Fri 8.30am to 4.30pm with 30 minutes lunch break

Standish St Wilfrid’s Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Application Forms Returnable by email to: Mrs Rose Crompton Finance and Operation Director Learning Together Trust

Email bman@saintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: 09/11/26

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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Supporting Documents

↗ Application Form
↗ Job Description/Person Specification
↗ DBS Policy Statement – Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Working Practice
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements

Location

Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0XB, United Kingdom

Job ID

3546