Administrative Assistant

WALMSLEY CE PRIMARY SCHOOL

ADVERT
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
GRADE D SCP 6 11 (£25,989 - £28,142)
ACTUAL SALARY £21,930.44 - £23,747.22
37 HOURS PER WEEK
TERM TIME PLUS 2 DAYS
PERMANENT CONTRACT
REQUIRED ASAP

Walmsley Primary School Governing Board wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Administrator to work in our school. We are a one/one and a half form entry Church of England School within The Bishop Fraser trust with 307 children currently on role. You will be joining a well-established, committed and friendly team, who are highly dedicated to making a positive contribution to the school experience of all of our pupils.

We are looking for an outstanding professional who has extremely high expectations of themselves, who can work well as part of a team and who is willing and able to work flexibly, if required. You will be dedicated in supporting, upholding and further developing the vision and Christian ethos of our school.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.
• Has previous experience of working with children in an education setting.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• Providing professional, courteous and customer focussed reception and back office administrative services to all stakeholders maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality.
• Ensuring all visitors are subject to the required safeguarding checks before allowing unrestricted access to the Academy.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website Walmsley C.E. Primary A Bishop Fraser Trust School or contact our Business Operations Manager on 01204 332650 or by emailing kath.greenhalgh@walmsley.tbft.uk

To apply please complete the attached application form and email to office@walmsley.tbft.uk

Please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

Walmsley CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 20th April 2026 @ 9:00am
INTERVIEWS: Friday 24th April 2026