Finance and Administration Officer

Oldham-Council; Oldham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

South Failsworth Primary School is seeking a dedicated Finance and Administration Officer to join our Administration Team. The role requires you to manage finance and admin procedures, ensure safeguarding commitments, and support staff and families with clear, professional communication.

The post is permanent, 32.5 hours per week (8:30am – 3:45pm), term time only plus 1 week, with a Grade 4 salary in the £22,595–£24,510 range. Start ASAP, based at South Failsworth Primary School in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Has a good knowledge of finance and admin procedures.
• Is committed to safeguarding children and families.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrates flexibility and the capacity to adapt to change and seek to improve current practices.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Administration

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Finance and Administration Officer

Salary: Grade 4 £22,595 to £24,510 – actual salary

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8:30am – 3:45pm), term time only + 1 week.

Location: South Failsworth Primary School, Paddock Lane, Manchester M35 0NY

Contract type: Permanent

To start: ASAP

The Governors of this successful and popular primary school would like to appoint a suitable candidate to join our Administration Team.

We would warmly welcome applications from candidates that can adopt a flexible approach to their workload to ensure that we continue to meet the demands of all of our stakeholders.

Interested applicants should clearly state in their application their skills and experience relating to the Job Description.

We are looking for somebody who:

• Has a good knowledge of finance and admin procedures
• Is committed to safeguarding children and families
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrates flexibility and the capacity to adapt to change and seek to improve current practices.

We can offer you:

• Excellent partnerships between children, all staff, families, governors and the community
• A wide variety of interesting work
• A warm, caring and inclusive ethos.

Closing date: Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 9 a.m.

Interviews: Wednesday 2nd September 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.