Administrative Assistant

Brownlow Fold Primary; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Brownlow Fold Primary School invites applications for an Administrative Assistant to support the school office. The role is 30 hours per week, term-time only, with a twelve-month FTC and potential permanency for the right candidate.

The post involves administrative, financial and organisational duties under the Business Manager, with emphasis on accurate record-keeping, good communication and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient managing manual and computerised record/information systems.
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Friendly, can-do disposition and willingness to provide general assistance.
• Ability to work in a team and independently; initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.
• Awareness and adherence to General Data Protection Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school.
• Assist the Business Manager in ensuring smooth operation of the school office.
• Contribute to planning and development of support services.
• Maintain and develop record/information systems with accuracy and discretion.

Skills

IT literacy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork & independence

Discretion & confidentiality

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Governors of this popular school wish to appoint an administrative assistant to work in the School office for 30 Hours per week.

Job Title Administrative Assistant

School name Brownlow Fold Primary School

Contract Type: This is a FTC for twelve months initially, term time only, but may be made permanent to the right candidate.

Salary, Grade: Grade D (point 6-11) £26,847 - £29,071 per annum

Dependent on experience, pro rata,

Term Time Only

Closing date: Noon 24th September 2026

Shortlisting date: 24th September 2026

Interview & task date: 1st October 2026

Required from: As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an Office Administrator who will assist the Business Manager in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school office throughout the year. Under the guidance of senior staff, you would be responsible for undertaking administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school and assisting with the planning and development of support services. The Business Manager and School Office Administrators work closely as a team, to ensure the efficient and operational running of the school offices. You will need good written and verbal communication skills and be proficient managing manual and computerised record/information systems. Attention to detail and good organisational skills are essential to this role. As part of our team, you will need to have a friendly, 'can-do' disposition and be willing to provide general assistance when required.

Brownlow Fold offers you:

• A popular school in the heart of a multicultural community;
• Happy, caring children who are eager to learn;
• An enthusiastic and dedicated team, determined to enable every child to succeed;
• Supportive parents and a committed Governing body;
• Excellent opportunities for professional development.
• Simplifying work processes and managing workloads for an improved work-life balance.

The children, staff and Governors are looking for:

• A skilled, competent and knowledgeable administrator to work within our friendly administration team, with an aspiration to progress in their career;
• A Senior Administrative Assistant who will be an integral element of the development of the administrative functions within our school;
• We are a school that embodies our values and we expect all staff members to be committed to learning and developing their skills and knowledge continually;
• A candidate who will relentlessly demonstrate positive skills and attributes so that they impact positively on the whole school;

• We expect that our newest team member will be able to work exceptionally well within a team but also independently, demonstrating initiative and self-motivation;
• We will be able to offer career development opportunities for the right candidate, the opportunities to lead on your own projects and take responsibility for key areas of administrative functions within the school and the Early Years Unit.

The successful applicant:

• MUST have a continuing positive commitment and involvement with parents, the wider community and all stakeholders;
• Be proactive in fostering positive relationships;
• Have excellent IT skills using a range of software programs;
• Be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people;
• Be able to work as part of a team, but also show initiative to work independently;
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, time-management, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Have excellent numeracy and literacy skills;
• Be committed to high standards of presentation, with attention to detail;
• Convey a ‘can do’ attitude and present as an effective team player to secure successful outcomes for school;
• Be able to maintain high levels of discretion and confidentiality;
• Have the ability to plan and prioritise own workload and meet deadlines;
• Awareness and adherence to General Data Protection Regulations.

We are a school that makes a difference to the lives of our children and families. We offer our children a lot more than just the National Curriculum and focus on more than ‘just doing well in tests.’ Skills such as honesty, integrity, resilience and empathy are life skills that are necessary for society and every work place. Learning at Brownlow Fold is about helping our children to develop their interests and abilities, providing valuable learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Our ethos is characterised by high expectations and aspirations for all pupils. We are committed to achieving high standards for all pupils in order that they can attain the highest levels of achievement and personal development.