Administrator

Broadstone Hall Primary; Stockport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadstone Hall Primary School in Stockport is seeking an experienced School Administrator to cover maternity leave from immediately until December 2026. The role is 35 hours per week during term time, working in a busy school office.

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with strong ICT skills, experience of Word and Excel, and the ability to work under pressure with attention to detail. A flexible, friendly approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment; preferably a school office.
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and deadlines.
• Flexible and empathetic with a friendly approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential admin support in the school office.
• Maintain records, data entry and filing accurately.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents and pupils.
• Assist with ICT tasks and basic office IT.

Skills

Confident communicator

ICT skills

Attention to detail

Deadline oriented

Flexible

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Broadstone Hall Primary School
Broadstone Hall Road
Heaton Chapel
Stockport
SK4 5JD
0161 432 1916

Administrator
Scale 3 (£26,427 - £26,847) actual salary £21,382 - £21,722
35 Hours
Term Time
Temporary until 18th December 2026 (maternity leave cover)
Start Date: Immediate

Application Deadline: 18th September 2026
Interview Date: 21st September 2026

The Headteacher and Governors at Broadstone Hall Primary School are seeking to appoint a school administrator to start as soon as possible to cover the current school administrator’s maternity leave, to the end of December 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the friendly office team at our very busy primary school.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a confident communicator (written and oral)
• Have well-developed ICT skills.
• Work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines.
• Be flexible.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The successful candidate is required to work under pressure whist maintaining a helpful and polite attitude at all times. At Broadstone Hall Primary we are one big family and a central part of our community. We are looking for someone who has the ability to build strong relationships with all our children, families and staff. You will need to have an empathetic nature a good sense of humour is essential.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working in a busy office environment preferably a school office environment. The candidate must be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel.

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

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.

Supporting Documents

Job Description and Person Specification
Application Form