Admin Coordinator

Rack House Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Rack House Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated person to work in the office, closely with the School Business Manager.

The post holder will provide high-quality administrative support for staff and parents to promote pupil well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience of general clerical, administrative work and school systems desirable.
• A minimum of grade C in English and Maths or equivalent is essential.
• Willingness to undertake minor first aid training.
• Good keyboard and computer skills.
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.
• To be responsible for the administration of financial management systems and to assist with the planning, monitoring and evaluation of expenditure against the annual budget plan.
• Maintain records of expenditure and report spend at appropriate intervals as required.
• To be responsible for the administration of school cash, including banking arrangements and safe management in line with financial regulations.
• To manage the administration of facilities including the use of school premises.
• To provide line management cover for administrative staff in the absence of the School Business Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support for staff and parents.
• Assist with planning, monitoring and evaluation of expenditure against the annual budget plan.
• Maintain records of expenditure and reporting spend.
• Manage the administration of school cash and banking arrangements.
• Provide line management cover for administrative staff in the absence of the School Business Manager.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Clerical experience

Keyboard skills

Willingness to learn

First aid training

Education

GCSE English & Maths C

Tools

Photocopier

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours + 5 Inset Days

Number of positions: 1

DBS Check Required: Yes

Start Date: 4th January 2027

Salary: £30,023 - £33,119 p.a. pro rata

The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated person to work alongside our dedicated team of staff in the office, working closely with the School Business Manager.

The post holder will be expected to provide high-quality administrative support for staff and parents in order to promote pupil well-being.

We are looking for:

• Experience of general clerical, administrative work and school systems desirable.
• Possession of good numeracy and literacy skills (A minimum of grade C in both English and Maths or equivalent is essential)
• Willingness to undertake minor first aid training
• Have a good understanding of and the ability to use relevant technology, for example, a photocopier
• Possession of good keyboard and computer skills
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities
• To be responsible for the administration of financial management systems and to assist with the planning, monitoring and evaluation of expenditure against the annual budget plan
• Maintain records of expenditure and report of spend at appropriate interval as required
• To be responsible for the administration of school cash, including banking arrangements and safe management in line with financial regulations
• To manage the administration of facilities including the use of school premises
• To provide line management cover for administrative staff in the absence of the School Business Manager.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation