School Administrator
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 July 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75711736 |
Summary
Qualifications Required: GCSE's in English & Maths at grade 4 or above
Start Date: 1st September 2025Actual Salary: £21,654 - £23,350
St James CE Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley.
The Governors and Principal of our school are seeking to appoint a friendly, organised, and enthusiastic School Administrator to become a vital part of our welcoming school community.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and nurturing primary school where no two days are the same.
As the first point of contact for our many visitors, you’ll be the face of our school, providing a warm welcome and professional support to children, parents, staff, and external agencies.
The successful candidate will work closely with the headteacher and senior leadership team to ensure that the school’s objectives are supported by an efficient and effective administration service.
This role would suit somebody looking to gain skills in a school office environment.
The successful candidate must have:
- GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant field or qualification by experience
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral, with evidence of effective interaction with and ability to relate to all stakeholders within the school and wider community
- Ability to use initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable
- Ability to present a friendly and professional attitude
- A proven track record of good attendance
What we can offer you:
- An inclusive and diverse school community
- Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff
- Opportunities to work with colleagues from across the Trust
- A firm commitment to your professional development
- An innovative and forward thinking Leadership Team
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing
To apply online, please visit the vacancies section of our Trust website to complete an application form:https://vantageacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If the link does not redirect you please copy and paste it directly into your browser: https://vantageacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. 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 above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
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