Administration Assistant - School
Heaton Park Primary School, Manchester, M45 6TE9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 July 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
29 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £19,963
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
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
What the school offers its staff
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
Further information about the job
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.
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:
- Job description and person specification
- Application Form
Application pack to be returned to: contact@heatonparkbury.com
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th July at 6pm
Shortlisting: Thursday 9th July
Interviews: Tuesday 14th July
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Heaton Park Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 418 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Heaton Park Primary School website
- Email address
- contact@heatonparkbury.com
- Phone number
- 0161 773 9554
Heaton Park is a vibrant, popular, inclusive and diverse school which is proud of its wonderful children, positive relationships with parents and outdoor learning facilities.
The school was judged Good by Ofsted in November 2022.
Arranging a visit to Heaton Park Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email contact@heatonparkbury.com.
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