Administrative Officer - Student Services

TRAFFORD COUNCIL; Trafford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College in Altrincham is seeking a proactive Administrative Officer to join our Student Services team. You will be on the front-line, supporting attendance, first aid, reception and student welfare, while generating key reports from the Bromcom database and assisting SLT and pastoral staff.

We value a team player with excellent organisational and communication skills, who thrives in a busy school environment and pays careful attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Front-line, student-facing administrative duties.
• Support attendance, first aid, reception and student welfare.
• Generate reports from Bromcom and assist SLT/Pastoral team.

Responsibilities

• Front-line, student-facing role in a busy secondary school environment.
• Support attendance, first aid, reception and student welfare.
• Manage Bromcom database and generate key reports.
• Support SLT and Pastoral Team with admin tasks.
• Handle student incidents and liaise with parents.
• Provide admin support for events and flexible cover across the admin team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

IT skills

Tools

Bromcom

Job description

BLESSED THOMAS HOLFORD CATHOLIC COLLEGE
Urban Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA15 8HT
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.bthcc.org.uk/job-vacancies/

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER – STUDENT SERVICES - Required As Soon As Possible
Band 3: £26,847 to £29,071 (SCP 6 to 11)
To work full time (36.25 hours per week), full year
Monday – Friday, 8:15am-4:00pm (including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)
Annual Leave – 26 days plus Bank Holidays increasing to 31 days after 5 years service

Are you looking for a varied and rewarding administrative role in a vibrant secondary school with over 1,600 pupils? Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is seeking a proactive and organised Admin Officer to join our busy Student Services team.

About the role:

• Front-line, student-facing role in a fast-paced environment
• Support for attendance, first aid, reception, and student welfare
• Manage Bromcom database and generate key reports
• Support SLT and Pastoral Team with admin tasks
• Handle student incidents and liaise with parents
• Provide admin support for events and flexible cover across the admin team
• Contribute to efficient service systems

We are looking for:

• A team player with excellent organisational and communication skills
• Someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys working with young people
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail
• A friendly, professional, and flexible approach
• Previous experience in administration (school experience desirable, but not essential)

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive, dedicated team in a thriving school community
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Make a real difference to the lives of our students every day

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) on line/social media checks may be undertaken for shortlisted applicants. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment clearances, for the successful applicant.

Closing date for applications - Monday 21 September 2026 at 9.00 am