School Administration Officer

St John’s Mosley Common CE Primary School

Commonside Road

Worsley

M28 1AE

Salary: Grade 3, £18,749 per annum. £13.26 per hour

32.5 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Required as soon as possible (dependent upon DBS and other safeguarding requirements).

The Headteacher and Governors at St. John’s Mosley Common C.E. Primary School are seeking to appoint an efficient, enthusiastic and approachable School Administration Officer to work as part of a highly motivated team and who must be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school 32.5 hours per week, Monday Friday, 8:30am 3:30pm, (30 minute lunch break), term time only.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the smooth and efficient running of the school office; building good relationships with pupils, parents, staff, Governors and outside agencies. As the first point of contact for parents, carers and visitors to the school, the Administration Officer must be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner.

The school office is an extremely busy and fast-paced environment, therefore, the ability to self-manage, multi-task, whilst remaining calm, committed, friendly and approachable, is an essential requirement.

Excellent IT skills and the ability to use a variety of software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher is essential.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Maintain, as part of a team, the school office to provide an efficient and effective service.
• Build professional relationships with parents/carers through effective communication skills, answering telephone calls/emails and resolving queries.
• Adhere to the school’s GDPR practices and policies.
• Maintain the school asset system; maintain an accurate up-to-date inventory of school equipment and property and undertake an annual school equipment inventory.
• Maintain up-to-date training records to ensure all training, child protection/safeguarding, first aid etc. is up to date.
• Arrange reactive work required on site as instructed by the caretaker and/or school staff.
• Manage stock and stationery ordering.
• Assist the Headteacher/SLT with scheduling of meetings and training events.
• Assist with financial duties as required, including collection and banking of monies where required.
• Undertake general reception/administration duties and financial tasks, including school meals.
• Undertake communication with parents via school text/email messaging service.
• Always ensure the safety of pupils by having a clear understanding of and the ability to follow, safeguarding measures and procedures.
• Assist with pupil first aid, as necessary, and liaise with parents/carers and staff.
• All other tasks required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school and office.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a challenging role within a supportive environment.

We offer:

• A welcoming, supportive team of dedicated staff.
• Happy, friendly, motivated children who demonstrate excellent behaviour.
• Supportive Governors who are fully committed to our shared vision.
• Supportive Parents/Carers.
• Clear commitment to continuing professional development.

You are welcome to come along and meet us in school prior to application. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit on telephone no 0161 790 2195.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 0161 790 2195 E-mail: enquiries@sjmcschool.uk Website: www.saintjohnsmosleycommon.co.uk

The closing date is:18th June 2026

Interviews will take place on: 1st July 2026

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

Wigan Council and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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