Leigh St. John’s CE Primary School

Krikhall Lane

Leigh

Greater Manchester

WN7 1RY

Salary: Grade 4, £21,908 - £22,970 per annum. £13.26 - £13.90 per hour

37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year

Required for May 2026 or sooner if possible

Leigh St. John’s CE Primary School is a voluntary aided school, and governors are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Finance and Admin Officer to work with us as we continue our journey supporting children in ‘learning today for a brighter tomorrow’.

Our Mission

Our simple mission is to enable all pupils to become ‘decent human beings’.

We welcome your application if you believe you could be the right person.

In this key frontline role, you will:

  • Provide excellent reception service, ensuring every visitor receives a warm, professional welcome.
  • Undertake high-quality administrative duties including financial management correspondence, record keeping and office systems.
  • Undertake accounting processes, including processing purchases/orders and invoices as well as reconciling accounts, bank statements and financial records to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely reporting.
  • Confidently respond to communications and support the smooth running of day-to-day school operations.
  • Handle enquiries from parents, staff and pupils with clarity, professionalism and excellent customer service.
  • Support with challenging or sensitive conversations in a calm, diplomatic and solutions focused manner.
  • Maintain accurate data and use systems such as Arbor and other school platforms.
  • Assist with school events, meetings and diary management.
  • Support pupil welfare and safeguarding procedures.
  • Work closely with the Business Manager to ensure efficient, well organised office operations.
  • Proactively monitor the admin inbox and respond to a wide range of queries, ensuring timely communication and liaising with other departments where required.

As an employer we can offer you:

  • Delightful children who are an absolute joy to be with.
  • A successful and forward-looking school with excellent facilities.
  • A supportive and dedicated team of staff, governors and senior leaders who will support you and enable you to develop to your full potential.
  • A commitment to your continuing professional development.

An informal visit to the school is encouraged and warmly welcomed.

If you require any further information or wish to book a visit to the school, please contact the business manager on 01942 672825 Ext 3 or email enquiries@admin.leighstjohnsprimary.wigan.sch.uk For attention of Mrs P Jones Business Manager.

Interview date: Monday 27th April 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

To view the details relating to this position please click the links below:

Supporting Documents

↗ Job Description and Person Specification
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices

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Location

Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 1RY, United Kingdom

Job ID

2701

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