Office Administrator

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Wensley Fold CE Primary in Blackburn is seeking an Office Administrator to join our school administration team. The role is part-time (32.5 hours), term-time plus 3 weeks, with a pro rata salary of £25,583 to £26,824 per annum.

The post is permanent, requires some school experience, and applications close on Friday 25 September 2026. The successful candidate will support financial and administrative tasks within our single academy trust.

Qualifications

• Some school experience is essential.
• Applicants may have some or a wide range of experience in this field of work.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Wensley Fold CE Primary
Manor Road
Blackburn
BB2 6LX

Job Title: Office Administrator
Grade/Salary:Grade D, SCP 5-8, £25,583 to £26,824 per annum, pro rata
Contract Type:Permanent
Contract Terms:32.5 hours, Part Time, Term Time + 3 weeks (flexible)
Closing Date: Friday, 25th September 2026
Required From: ASAP

Due to the retirement of our current long-serving School Business Manager, Wensley Fold have taken the opportunity to re-structure the administration and finance roles within the single academy trust. This is a newly created role for an Office Administrator.

Applicants may have some or a wide range of experience in this field of work, but due to the nature of the post, some school experience is essential.

Wensley Fold CE Primary is a proud, outstanding Church of England standalone academy. Our school is built on a strong set of values which every member of our school community lives by; Courage, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Aspiration. We are proud to achieve our school vision of ‘Make each day count’ in everything we do and have a deeply rooted- commitment to leaving no stone unturned, developing all children to their fullest potential.

Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the school by 12pm on the closing date shown above, via [e-mail] .

Our school community is made up of our staff who are an incredibly supportive team, our parents who are excellent partners in learning and our children who are motivated to learn, well behaved and simply the best!

If your values and ambitions align with our ethos, vision and culture, and you are keen to contribute to a forward-thinking school, we would be delighted to receive your application. Are you open to a new challenge? We can’t wait to hear from you.

If you would like any further information, please contact the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher on 01254 667449.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact school from Tuesday 1st September to arrange.

We are fully committed to safeguarding all members of our community. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and all pre-employment checks.

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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.