Administration Officer

St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SD

11 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 June 2026

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £21,345.41 - £22,380.86 Annually (Actual) QUEST B NJC 5 - 8 (Pay Award pending)

Administration Officer job summary

About the Role

As an Administration Officer, you will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, providing a professional and warm front of house service. You will support the day-to-day administrative functions of the school, helping ensure an efficient and effective learning environment for our pupils.

Key Responsibilities

Managing reception duties and handling enquiries in person, by telephone and email

Maintaining accurate pupil records and school databases

Supporting attendance monitoring and reporting

Coordinating communications with parents, staff and external agencies

Assisting with finance, admissions and general administrative tasks

Supporting school events and day-to-day operations

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

Is organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Is confident using IT systems and school databases (e.g. Bromcom or similar)

Can work independently as well as part of a team

Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality and a commitment to safeguarding

We Offer:

A supportive and friendly working environment

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Additional wellness day leave to support your wellbeing

A committed and hardworking staff team

Opportunities for professional development

A welcoming school community with enthusiastic pupils

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy office environment and wants to make a positive difference in a school setting.

Safeguarding

St. John’s C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Join us and help make a difference every day!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.