Receptionist 

Required June 2026
 
St John Henry Newman Catholic School is seeking to appoint a receptionist to join our friendly office team. You will be an outgoing, confident and professional individual who thrives in a busy office environment and who prides themselves on providing exceptional customer service.

BS6 £22,666 per annum pro rata (full time equivalent £26,403)

The successful candidate will:

•    be organised, flexible and have a warm friendly and approachable manner

•    be the face and voice of our school

•    understand the importance of first impressions and customer care, representing both themselves and our school

Please see the job description within the application pack for further information about the role.
Current working hours are 37 hours per week, term time only, working:
Monday to Friday     8.00am – 4.00pm

With a 30 minute unpaid lunch

Our school has a distinctive caring and Christian ethos with the emphasis on the individual, supporting staff and pupils in fulfilling their full potential. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check.

For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Mrs James, Office Manager by email: [email protected]. 

Application packs can be requested by emailing [email protected] or downloaded from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

The closing date for applications is 12pm Wednesday 13th May 2026. Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 18th May 2026. Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected] or by post, addressed to HR and Finance.
Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email.
 

Administrator 
Required June  2026
Part time, term time only (38 weeks per year) 

Role Overview:
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and dynamic administrative team where you will provide a high quality administrative service within a fast-paced school environment.  You will need to have the flexibility to meet the needs and demands of this department, based on Student Services but helping on Reception or elsewhere as required. 

G6 SCP 7 - 8 (£26,403 - £26,824 FTE) pro rata (£19,909.29 - £20,226.75)

We are interested in talking to those who have experience of working in a school environment as well as those looking for a new challenge. You will undergo an induction process where training will be provided.

Current working hours are:
Monday to Friday    8.30 am – 3.30 pm (32.5hrs)
With a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Our school has a distinctive caring and Christian ethos with the emphasis on the individual, supporting staff and pupils in fulfilling their full potential. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check.

For an informal chat about the post or to request to visit our school please contact Mrs James, Office Manager by email: [email protected].

 Application packs can be requested by emailing [email protected] or downloaded from our website at http://newman.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

The closing date for applications is 12pm Wednesday 13th May 2026. Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 18th May 2026. Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected] or by post, addressed to HR and Finance.
Short listed candidates will be contacted by telephone or email.