Administrative Assistant

Bury Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bury Council is seeking an Office Admin Assistant to join a welcoming school team. This role supports the School Business Manager and Headteacher with a range of admin tasks and acts as a friendly first point of contact for families and visitors.

The successful candidate will be highly organised with excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills, and will work in a supportive culture focused on safeguarding and community values. DBS Enhanced essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general admin duties in a busy school office.
• Be one of the first points of contact for visitors, parents and pupils.
• Help ensure the school office runs smoothly and supports safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Job description

Work hard, dream big and never give up.

Job Title: Office Admin Assistant

Salary Scale: Grade 5

Responsible To: Headteacher / School Business Manager

JOB TITLE AND GRADE

Office Admin Assistant

Hours of Duty

26 hours

DBS Disclosure Level

Enhanced

SUMMARY OF JOB

The successful applicant will work alongside the School Business Manager and Headteacher to manage general admin duties in a busy school office. Applicants must have excellent literacy and numeracy skills and a high level of spoken English.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Work hard, dream big and never give up

We are a warm, welcoming and friendly Ofsted ‘Good’ school, proud of our happy atmosphere, strong sense of community and well-behaved, respectful children. We place great importance on kindness, teamwork and positive relationships, and we strive to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors feels valued and supported.

We are looking to appoint a School Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is friendly, highly organised, and who enjoys working with children, families and colleagues. As one of the first points of contact for our school, the successful candidate will help create a positive and welcoming experience for visitors, parents and pupils alike.

The ideal candidate will be professional, efficient and flexible, with excellent written and spoken communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude. They will enjoy working as part of a team, be able to manage a busy workload and take pride in helping the school office run smoothly. In return, they will become part of a supportive and caring staff team that is committed to providing the very best for our children and community.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 23rd September 2026, with this advert closing on Friday 18th September 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.