School Administrative Assistant

inploi; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school is seeking an administrative assistant to provide clerical and administrative support to the School Business Manager and Headteacher. The position is part-time, totaling 25 hours per week during term time, along with additional responsibilities. Candidates should have experience in an office environment and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, accompanied by strong organisational and interpersonal skills. Training will be provided if necessary, with a supportive staff team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive staff environment

Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children

Qualifications

• Experience within an office environment.
• Knowledge of school information management and financial systems.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake reception duties.
• Input pupil data and attendance statistics.
• Perform general clerical and administrative tasks.
• Manage collection and banking of monies.
• Supervise sick pupils and provide basic first aid.
• Oversee management of school visits and trips.
• Assist with administrative duties as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

RM Integris

Job description

Job Summary

Date required: From 2nd February 2025 or as soon as possible

Contract type: Part Time 25 hours a week (8:30‑4:00 Monday to Wednesday / Thursday 8:30‑12:30)

Contract term: Fixed Term 1 year

Location: North Walkden Primary School

Short listing: Monday 19th January 2026

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 19th January 2025.

Position Details

North Walkden is a vibrant and successful primary school with a skilled and happy staff team. We are looking to appoint an administrative assistant to assist the School Business Manager from next February 2026.

The post is a permanent position for 25 hours per week, worked over four days as stipulated above. The role is term‑time only + one additional day.

The School Clerk will provide general clerical, financial and administrative support to the school under the direction of the Business Manager and Headteacher.

Experience within an office environment, with knowledge of school information management and financial systems would be an advantage. We currently use RM Integris management information system.

The successful applicant will have up-to-date knowledge and practical experience of Microsoft Office that can be demonstrated at interview, a high level of organisational skills and outstanding interpersonal skills with both children and adults. The role requires working to deadlines, using own initiative and working as part of a small team.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake reception duties
• Use Arbor to input pupil data/attendance statistics/general information
• General clerical and administrative tasks
• Collection, recording and banking of monies
• Basic pupil welfare duties, supervise sick pupils, first aid
• Management of school visits, in‑house visits and residential trips
• General administrative duties as required by the Headteacher, Business Manager or any member of the Senior Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Experience within an office environment
• Knowledge of school information management and financial systems (advantage if familiar with RM Integris)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• A happy school with a dedicated staff team
• A supportive, caring ethos
• Excellent support from governors, staff, parents/carers and the local community
• Opportunities for professional development

Additional Information

Training will be available if necessary. Visits to school are welcomed and can be arranged with School Business Manager, Mrs Liz Nolan.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The post will be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of due diligence.