Administration Assistant - School

Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive

At Heaton Park we love, we persevere, we flourish.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Grade 5 (actual salary £19,963)

32.5hours/week, Term Time Only

Required for September 2026

Permanent

The Collective Community Trust is a newly formed Trust responsible for six primary schools. As a central team we are committed to providing high quality support services to support the schools in the Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Office Administrator to join our team of caring, committed professionals. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individual to join our school team, based at Heaton Park Primary School. Our aim is to ensure that Heaton Park is a happy, safe, attractive and motivating environment where everyone can fulfil their full potential.

You will possess good communication, ICT and organisational skills, will work effectively as a part of a team and show patience and kindness to our children and families. Equally important is the ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure. Experience of school office procedures would be an advantage. A flexible and committed approach to working in a busy but friendly environment is vital.

As the first point of contact for the school the successful candidate will be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to multitask, work flexibly and have a “can do” approach.

Primary duties will be to maintain online payments in relation to school dinners and trips etc, provide administrative and financial support to the school’s Out of Hours Care, alongside other clerical duties as directed by the Head Teacher, School Business Manager and Office Manager. Good working knowledge of Excel would be advantageous. The role requires the successful candidate to carry out reception duties including answering telephone calls, face to face enquiries and signing in visitors.

Heaton Park Primary school is a large, friendly, two-form entry school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Experience of working in a primary setting
• Experience of working in a busy office setting
• Good communication, ICT and organisational skills
• A strong teamwork ethos
• A desire to be flexible and proactive
• A real passion for children and supporting their learning.

We will offer:

• Fabulous children, full of potential who work hard
  
• Supportive governors, parents and a supportive, friendly teaching team
• Opportunities for professional development
• A friendly and positive staff who are committed to the vision and values of the trust.
• A forward-thinking Trust who values strong collaboration and has a clear sense of strategic direction
• A Trust that is innovative and continuously seeking opportunities to further improve and develop.

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

For an informal chat regarding the role, or to book a school visit, please contact Miss Hough on 0161 773 9554.

For further information please see the attached:

- Job description and person specification

- Application Form

To apply: please return completed application form to: contact@heatonparkbury.com

Closing Date: Wednesday 8^th July at 6pm

Shortlisting: Thursday 9^th July

Interviews: Tuesday 14^th July