Office Administrator

BOWDON CHURCH SCHOOL
Grange Rd
WA14 3EX
Tel 0161 928 8907
Email: applications@bowdoncs.org
Headteacher: Mrs S Halliwell

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - To start 11 May 2026 or as close to that date as possible
Band 3 (currently £25,989 to £28,142) FTE
Full time, 36.25hrs (5 days) per week, Term Time plus 5 INSET days - working within the School Office opening hours (8:00am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday)
Permanent
Responsible to School Business Manager

Are you a highly organised professional with a passion for supporting a vibrant educational environment?

The Governors of BCS are seeking a dedicated Office Administrator to join our team and play a vital role in the smooth running of our school.

We are looking for a candidate who is professional, friendly, and capable of multi-tasking under pressure. To be successful in this role, you should possess:
GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above, an administrative qualification equivalent to Level 2, and a strong standard of written and oral language skills.
Previous experience in a wide range of administrative tasks, ideally within a school setting, including minute-taking and basic financial processes.
Excellent IT knowledge and literacy, including experience with data input/extraction and ideally school management information systems (such as Arbor or Access).
The ability to handle situations with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy, and a flexible approach to supporting students and families.
A valid First Aid qualification (or a willingness to work towards one) and a solid understanding of safeguarding procedures and GDPR compliance.
As an Office Administrator, you will be a central figure in our school office, responsible for:
Acting as the first point of contact for parents, students, and visitors, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment.
Managing student attendance records, supporting the admissions process, and generating routine reports for the Senior Leadership Team.
Assisting with the administration of school meals, educational visits, parent evenings, and after-school club programmes.
Providing basic first aid and welfare support to students, ensuring their safety and well-being in line with school policies.

We value our staff and offer a supportive environment where you can grow professionally:
Band 3 (Scale 6-11), £25,989 - £28,142.
This is a term-time position plus INSET days, allowing for a schedule that aligns with the school year.
We are committed to your growth, providing ongoing training in school management systems and mandatory sessions in areas like Safeguarding and Cyber Security.
You will actively participate in the school’s performance management process, helping you identify and achieve your personal training needs and professional goals.
You will work closely with administrative colleagues and the School Business Manager to share best practices and streamline office procedures.

If you are ready to take on a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

As a Church of England Voluntary Aided school, the valid applications must be supported by the Chester Diocese application form and a completed person specification sheet.

As a school we are striving for better representation of our community within our staff and thus encourage applicants with diverse voices to consider nomination whether that be ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexuality etc. The school is committed to becoming consistently and pro-actively anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

Bowdon Church School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

For further information, application form and person specification please contact the school Tel. 0161 928 8907 or visit Bowdon Church School - Staff Vacancies where an application pack can be obtained.

Applications should be submitted to applications@bowdoncs.org for the attention of Mrs V Hardman (School Business Manager).

Closing date for applications - Thursday 30 April 2026 at 12 Noon
Shortlisting - Friday 1 May 2026
Interview/Tasks - Tuesday 5 May 2026