Senior Clerical Assistant

About this Role

Lostock Primary School

Salary: Grade C, Scale Point 4-6 (£25,185 - £25,989) pro rata

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, term-time only

Days: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm (30‑minute lunch break)

Contract: Permanent

Required for: 1st September 2026

The Head of School and Governors of this happy and successful school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic (term‑time only) Senior Clerical Assistant.

The successful candidate will:

• have knowledge and experience of information technology such as Microsoft Office; a good working knowledge of Bromcom is desirable
• be able to work effectively under pressure in a very busy main office with frequent interruptions
• have excellent numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• have experience in a wide range of administration and financial procedures
• be able to manage multiple priorities under pressure, by forward planning and prioritising own workload to meet strict deadlines
• have experience of handling sensitive and confidential material
• have a professional and approachable character, being the first point of contact for all the school’s stakeholders.

The job description and person specification are available on the school website. Alternatively, please contact the school office on

Lostock Primary School is part of Leverhulme Trust. We believe that nurturing and supporting staff in teamwork and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

Thursday, 4th June 2026

Friday, 5th June 2026

Wednesday, 17th June 2026

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.