School Office Manager - Primary

St Peter and St Paul RC Primary, Bolton; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (LGPS)

CPD opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

St Peter & St Paul RC Primary Bolton is seeking an experienced School Office Manager to oversee administrative, premises and support services, ensuring high-quality operational delivery that supports teaching and safeguarding.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and Trust, lead a small team, uphold Catholic values, and drive continuous improvement in procedures, health and safety, data management and customer service for staff, pupils and families.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with high integrity and professionalism.
• Good customer service skills and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong work ethic and flexible approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
• Ability to line manage staff.
• A strong commitment to Catholic values and ethos.
• Holds relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the administrative, premises and support functions of the school to enable effective teaching and learning.
• Safeguard pupils and support strategic priorities of the Headteacher and Trust.
• Line manage staff and ensure high standards of operations and health and safety.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service

Problem-solving mindset

Line management

Safeguarding commitment

Catholic ethos alignment

Holds relevant qualifications

Education

Relevant qualifications in school admin/office management

Job description

St Peter & St Paul's are currently seeking a School Office Manager.

Our school mission reminds us that:

“Holding God’s hand, we grow in Faith together, we dream, believe, achieve. Following in the footsteps of Jesus, we act with love, we care for one another and our world.”

These words are at the heart of everything we do. We want every child to feel loved, valued and safe, while being encouraged to be the very best that they can be.

Our Mission:

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope:

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage:

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation:

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who:

The successful candidate will lead and manage the administrative, premises, and support functions of the school ensuring the delivery of high-quality operational services that enable effective teaching and learning, safeguard pupils, and support strategic priorities of the Headteacher and Trust.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Strong communication skills with high levels of integrity and honesty.
• Good customer service skills and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong work ethic and flexible approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
• Ability to line manage staff.
• A strong commitment to our Catholic values and ethos.
• Holds relevant qualifications.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.