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Business Administrator

Firwood High School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4HU

This job expired on 10 July 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  10 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 June 2025

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: £23,951.00 - £26,841.00 Annually (Actual) Based on term time plus 10 days

Business Administrator job summary

FIRWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

“Learning without Limits”

Head of School: Mrs Dawn Evans

Business Administrator

Firwood High School is a successful 11-19 special school meeting the needs of children with complex learning difficulties. We are also part of the Woodbridge Trust working closely with Ladywood Primary School, Ladywood Outreach Service and Woodbridge College our Post 19 provision.

Due to the rapid expansion of our school and increasing student numbers, we are now seeking to appoint an experienced Business Administrator who is willing to ‘go the extra mile’ and is passionate about supporting student’s healthcare needs.

As Firwood belongs to the wider Woodbridge Trust where there are opportunities for professional partnerships, continued professional learning and a strong ethos committed to enabling all our children and young people engage with their learning in a meaningful manner.

Applicants should be experienced in business administration in a School setting with a focus on processes surrounding students, with the ability to ensure these are carried out to regulatory and legal requirements.

We require a Business Administrator who is prepared to ‘go the extra mile’ for our very special young people.

We will offer you:

A challenging yet rewarding working environment working with inspirational young people

Professional development to support you in your career

Hardworking, dedicated, professional and enthusiastic staff

The benefits of working in an innovative and forward-thinking school

Supportive leadership and real opportunities to develop as a leader

A genuinely happy and caring place to work

Strong links with the community

High standard facilities

Contract: Full time and permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: Grade E
Working Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, Term Time & 10 days

Firwood is an exciting place to be and if you are a team player with a commitment to the highest quality provision for pupils with SEN then we would like to hear from you.

Applications are made via mynewterm platform:

Closing Date for applications: 10th July 2025 @ midnight

Interviews: wc 13th July 2025

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be
undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

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About Firwood High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Firwood High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/firwood-high-school-bolton

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