Administration Assistant

St Andrew's Methodist Primary (Little Hulton); Little Hulton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew's Methodist Primary (Little Hulton) is seeking a highly organised Administration Officer to join our welcoming school community on a fixed-term basis until August 2027. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, families and volunteers, delivering high-quality administrative support to enable smooth day-to-day running.

You will work closely with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies, ensuring accurate records, efficient reception duties and compliance with safeguarding

Qualifications

• Highly organised and capable of prioritising a busy workload.
• Excellent communication skills with/for parents, pupils, staff and external partners.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for visitors, families and the school community.
• Provide efficient administrative support to daily school operations.
• Loster with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies to ensure smooth front-of-house and office processes.

Job description

Fixed term until August 2027

About us

We are proud to be a school where every child is known, valued and supported to flourish. Guided by our vision of ‘Striving for Excellence, Together as One, with God,’ we are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where all children can achieve their full potential.

We are proud of our caring ethos, strong relationships and commitment to professional development. In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive school community, dedicated colleagues and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of our children and families.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and welcoming Administration Officer to join our dedicated team. As the first point of contact for many visitors, families and members of our community, this role is central to the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the school. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to providing a high-quality administrative service. Working closely with staff, pupils, parents, governors and external agencies, you will play an important role in supporting the school's operations and ensuring a positive experience for everyone within our school community.

About you

If you are enthusiastic, proactive and committed to delivering excellent administrative support in a busy school environment, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Shortlisting: Friday 16th October

Interviews: Tuesday 20th October

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

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Supporting Documents

Administration Officer Recruitment Pack