Trust Office Manager

Based at Primrose Hill Primary School, Salford, M5 3PJ

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly organised and effective Trust Office Manager to join our team. This is a fixed-term position for one year, employed by Prestolee Multi Academy Trust and based at Primrose Hill Primary School in Salford.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the school's administrative, financial and office functions, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school office while supporting the Headteacher and working closely with the Trust's central team.

Who We Are

As a group of schools, Prestolee Trust has a shared vision. We act as one organisation and bring context to individual needs. Our schools are geographically close and yet serve diverse communities. The vision describes the future that speaks to that community.

The vision for Prestolee Multi Academy Trust is that our children are prepared for the next stage of education and life in modern Britain. This means children have access to a broad rich curriculum offer with a wide range of activities. We believe in an inherently strong core of English and Mathematics, together with strong specific academic foundation subjects focused on knowledge and skills.

We strive for excellence in quality first teaching. Career progression opportunities and development of knowledge and skills through CPD, networks and other professional programmes and training are key to our success. Our trust is relentlessly focused on improvement; in self, in others and in the organisation.

About You

We are looking for a person who has:

• Experience of managing administrative functions, ideally within a school environment.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills.
• Experience of financial administration, procurement and budget monitoring.
• Knowledge of HR administration, recruitment and payroll processes.
• Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• The ability to manage and maintain accurate data and records with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, parents, pupils and external agencies.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure.
• A commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above. An NVQ Level 3 in Administration or qualifications in Business, HR or Finance would be advantageous.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the day-to-day running of the school office, ensuring efficient administrative systems and processes.
• Support financial administration, including purchasing, invoice processing and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Coordinate HR administration, recruitment, absence monitoring, payroll processes and staff training records.
• Maintain the school's Single Central Record and ensure compliance with safeguarding and GDPR requirements.
• Manage school data systems, admissions, attendance and statutory returns.
• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Headteacher and senior leadership team.
• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies, providing a welcoming and professional service.
• Support the organisation of school events and contribute to the smooth running of the school.

Our Offer

• A dynamic and developing Multi Academy Trust of schools with a SCITT for career development in teaching and learning.
• Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills, experience, and professional development in a variety of settings
• Welcome, friendly, and inclusive schools within the Trust
• A committed Trust and School leadership and committed multi school teams
• Well-motivated pupils
• A Trust committed to staff wellbeing and career development for all

To apply, follow the link - https://prestoleetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaign/DetailsEmpView?campaignRef=SCH-PMAT-0215

Closing date: Thursday 13th August 2026 at 6pm

Shortlisting: Friday 14th August 2026

Interview: Wednesday 19th August 2026

Start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026