Clerical Officer

Inspire. Educate. Empower.

Lyme Community Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Clerical Officer to join our friendly and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged, and every child is valued.

The Governors of Lyme Community Primary School would like to appoint a Clerical Officer to join our team in January 2026.

The successful candidate will:

• Undertake reception duties and provide advice and guidance to visitors e.g. parents, contractors, governors and other professionals etc.
• Be able to prioritise own workload, work to pre-determined deadlines and to comply with relevant requirements.
• To deal with general correspondence and enquiries, and where appropriate refer more complex matters to Line Manager.

• To be responsible for receiving, date stamping, sorting and distributing incoming/outgoing/internal and external mail
• Response to enquiries, both verbal and/or in writing, from a wide range of contacts.
• To manage the upkeep of manual records and the inputting of computerised records and filing systems.
• To undertake typing and word processing of confidential reports, correspondence and other relevant documentation.
• To complete forms, returns, documents etc, including those to outside agencies.
• To be responsible for placing approved orders with suppliers.
• To be responsible for managing School Grid, School Money, and School Milk apps.
• Assist the Pastoral Manager with attendance including making first day response phone calls to parents.
• To compile and distribute agenda items, arrange meetings, take competent minutes of the meeting and distribute the minutes in accordance with agreed timescales.
• To analyse and evaluate basic data / information and produce reports / information / data as required.
• To assist in the maintenance of systems for storing, retrieving and disseminating information using manual and IT processes.

Working at Lyme Community Primary School

Joining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.

At Lyme we create an inclusive learning environment for all where barriers do not narrow any child’s potential to succeed. Through our ‘I CAN’ values we deliver an engaging curriculum with personal development and achievement at the centre of everything we do so that our children feel confident that they can achieve anything.

Our staff enjoy:

• A collaborative and friendly environment where ideas are valued and shared
• The rewarding experience of seeing students grow, succeed, and develop confidence
• Opportunities for continuous professional growth and leadership development
• The chance to make a real difference, shaping the future of our students
• A culture that balances high expectations with genuine care and respect

We can offer you:

• Highly committed, dedicated and professional staff
• A friendly, attractive, and well-resourced working environment
• Access to relevant and effective continuous professional development

At Lyme, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares.

Lyme is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For more information regarding this role, please contact Mrs Libby O'Brien, School Business Manager at lymecp@sthelens.org.uk

https://www.lyme.st-helens.sch.uk

Closing Date: 23/11/25
Shortlisting Date: 24/11/25
Interviews: w/c 01/12/25

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.