Business Administrator
Firwood High School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4HUThis 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
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.
About Firwood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 230 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Firwood High School website
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School location
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