School Administration Assistant

TAMESIDE COUNCIL; Tameside; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Micklehurst All Saints CE Primary School, part of TAMESIDE COUNCIL, is seeking an efficient and enthusiastic School Administration Assistant to join our welcoming team. This is a key role at the heart of a busy office, handling families, visitors and callers with a professional and friendly manner.

You will work closely with the School Business Manager, Pastoral Manager and Headteacher to support day-to-day operations, maintain confidentiality, and help ensure the school runs smoothly and safely.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role.
• Highly organised and able to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Friendly, approachable and professional; discreet and confidential.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for families, visitors and callers.
• Support the School Business Manager, Pastoral Manager and Headteacher.
• Assist day-to-day running of the school and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade D SCP 7 £20,745 - SCP 10 £21,759 (Actual salary/Part time/TTO)

Hours Per Week: 32 hours (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.15am - 3.30pm)

Base Location: Micklehurst All Saints CE Primary School

Assessment Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026

The governors of this welcoming, friendly and caring Church of England Primary School wish to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic School Administration Assistant to join our highly motivated team. This is a key role at the heart of a happy, caring and successful school.

As the first point of contact for families, visitors and callers, you will need excellent communication and telephone skills, a professional manner and a welcoming approach. You will thrive in a fast-paced office environment, using your initiative, managing competing priorities and working both independently and as part of a close-knit team.

You will work closely with the School Business Manager, Pastoral Manager and Headteacher, and play a vital role in the smooth day-to-day running of school.

The Governing Body expects the successful candidate to support the Christian ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience in an administrative role
• Be highly organised, efficient and able to multitask
• Prioritise workload and manage time effectively
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be friendly, approachable and professional
• Demonstrate tact, confidentiality and discretion

If you have experience in a primary school or a very busy, customer-facing role this would be an advantage.

In return, we offer:

• A forward-looking school, keen to accept new challenges
• A staff team committed to achieving high standards
• A commitment to continued professional development
• Enthusiastic and well behaved children

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact [e-mail] or telephone [phone] to make an appointment with Miss Laura Trelfa, Headteacher.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure application through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th November 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday 11th November 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 17th November 2026