Receptionist/Administrator Assistant

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A voluntary aided school in Manchester is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and financial support. The role involves maintaining records, collaborating with staff and parents, and requires experience with packages like Word, Excel, SIMS, and Arbour. This position is permanent with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for CPD

Supportive staff and Governing Body

Enthusiastic pupils

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an administrative and finance environment.
• Knowledge of Arbor and FMS would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and financial support to the school.
• Working collaboratively with staff and parents to support pupil well-being.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.

Skills

Numeracy/literacy skills

Experience with Word

Experience with Excel

Experience with SIMS

Experience with Arbour

Tools

Arbour

FMS

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full time, 25 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills at a level equivalent to Level 2, Experience of various packages Word, Excel, SIMS, Arbour
Start Date: 1 January 2026
Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 pro rata

The Governors of this successful, voluntary aided school are looking to appoint an exceptional practitioner to join our team. The role will be Receptionist/Administrator Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and financial support to the school, working collaboratively with all staff and parents to support pupil well‑being.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative and financial support to the school.
• Working collaboratively with staff and parents to support pupil well‑being.
• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date records and documentation.
• Using Arbour and FMS (advantage if experienced).

Qualifications and experience:

• Experience of working in an administrative and finance environment.
• Experience with Word, Excel, SIMS and Arbour.
• Knowledge of Arbor and FMS would be an advantage.

About the Candidate

St Philip’s is looking to recruit a reflective, dynamic individual who can liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.

Reporting to the School Business Manager and frequently interacting with Head of School, Executive Head Teacher, teaching staff and support staff.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for CPD.
• A supportive staff and Governing Body.
• Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn.
• A school that fosters community cohesion.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete the application form and email it to [e-mail] or post to the school's address FAO Vacancies.

Additional Information

The post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The DBS Code of Practice can be viewed at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/do-better-with-dbs-postcodes.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.