Administration Assistant

Schools and Academies

Closing date

09 November 2026

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

St Mary's Catholic High School are looking for a highly motivated, competent, and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our Administration Team and support the day to day administration of the school.

Applicants must have excellent organisational skills, a good level of numeracy and literacy skills, 5 GCSEs Grade 5 or above including English and Maths and experience in using IT software including Microsoft packages. You will be a team player, confident with effective communication, and have a flexible approach and the ability to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines. Previous experience of working in a busy office environment is essential.

TO APPLY YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THE SCHOOL’S APPLICATION FORM.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA DCC AND CVS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Potential candidates would be very welcome to visit or have an informal telephone discussion with the Deputy Headteacher before applying. If you would like to do so or would like any further information, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding.

Please note that the school is closed for October half-term holiday from Friday 23 October to Friday 30 October 2026.

Application forms may be downloaded from the school’s website

www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk or alternatively please email Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA at

rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk for further information or an application pack.