School Administrator

Victorious Academies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused educational trust is seeking a part-time School Administrator for Wild Bank Community School in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester. The role involves front-of-house duties, maintaining pupil records, and managing financial transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong IT and communication skills, a professional approach, and a commitment to safeguarding children. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and aptitude for learning school-specific systems.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Calm, patient and flexible approach to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle telephone calls and welcome visitors.
• Maintain pupil information using databases.
• Manage payments from parents.
• Record and manage pupil attendance data.
• Assist with administration of extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Strong organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Professional and flexible approach

Tools

Microsoft Office

Arbor

Job description

School Administrator – Fast Apply

The Trustees at Victorious Academies Trust would like to appoint a School Administrator at Wild Bank Community School, Demesne Drive, Stalybridge, SK15 2PG.

• Employer: Victorious Academies Trust
• Location: Stalybridge, Greater Manchester
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: Part Time, Term Time – 35 hours per week
• Contract Length: Permanent
• Salary: Full‑time £26,403 – £27,694; Part‑time £21,967 – £23,041 (TMBC Grade D Point 7‑10)
• Posted: 10th December 2025
• Start Date: 23rd February 2026
• Expires: 16th January 2026
• Job ID: 1523553

Wild Bank is a one‑form entry school with 31 staff and 146 pupils aged between 3 and 11. Wild Bank’s school motto is “Working together we can achieve our best”.

Responsibilities

• Front‑of‑house duties, e.g., handling telephone calls and welcoming visitors.
• Maintaining pupil information using Arbor and other databases.
• Managing and processing payments from parents through Arbor.
• Using online systems for data transfer.
• Managing nursery and in‑year admissions.
• Recording and managing pupil attendance data and contacting parents regarding absences.
• Assisting with administration of extra‑curricular activities and programmes.
• Completing and sharing information with external bodies.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills, including competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and aptitude for learning school‑specific systems.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to converse at ease with all members of the school community.
• A professional, calm, patient and flexible approach to work in a dynamic environment.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Selection Process

• Applications close at 09:00 on Friday 16th January 2026 (early closure possible).
• Interviews on Wednesday 21st January 2026.
• School visits encouraged and warmly welcomed.

Additional Information

• All posts require an enhanced DBS and have a probationary period of three months.
• Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process applies to all roles working with children and young people.
• The Trust does not accept CVs; applicants must complete the Trust Application Form and provide details of two referees.
• Social media checks will be carried out for all roles.
• Contact for inquiries: 0161 830 6964.

Safeguarding

The role involves working with children and young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process. The Trust has a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, with robust processes and procedures to reduce risk.