School Operations & Safeguarding Lead

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 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.