Office Administrator

Elmridge Primary School, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 0JF

57 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12,997.00 - £14,523.00 Annually (Actual) Bright Futures Grade 3 Point 4 - 6 pro-rata 21.75 hours per week

Office Administrator job summary

This post is offered on a part-time basis initially, with the potential to become a full-time role in the future.

Purpose of the Role

The Administration Officer plays a key role in the efficient day-to-day operation of the school office, providing a professional, welcoming and effective service to pupils, parents, staff, visitors and external agencies.

The post holder will support the administration of attendance, admissions, communications and financial processes, ensuring compliance with safeguarding, data protection and school procedures. The role will also contribute to maintaining and growing pupil numbers through effective admissions management, engagement with prospective families and promotion of the school.

Key Responsibilities

Reception and Customer Service

• Act as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, providing a professional and welcoming service.
• Manage telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries efficiently and courteously.
• Ensure visitors are signed in and out in accordance with safeguarding and security procedures.
• Arrange meetings and appointments using the shared school diary.
• Organise school tours and visits for prospective families.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Maintain a professional and welcoming reception environment.

Admissions, Attendance and Pupil Administration

• Lead on nursery admissions and enquiries, ensuring applications are processed promptly and records are maintained accurately.
• Maintain and monitor records of prospective families, ensuring timely communication and follow-up to maximise admissions.
• Track admissions enquiries and provide information to support pupil recruitment and retention.
• Maintain accurate pupil records using Bromcom, including admissions, attendance and leavers' data.
• Monitor daily attendance and absence information, following up concerns in line with school procedures.
• Contact parents regarding pupil absence and maintain accurate communication records.
• Maintain records of pupils arriving late or leaving during the school day using the Visipoint system.
• Produce attendance and pupil data reports as required.
• Support pupil admissions, transitions and onboarding processes.

Communication and Marketing

• Support communication with parents through MCAS, email, text messaging and other communication systems.
• Prepare and distribute school communications, including newsletters, letters and notices.
• Update the school website, social media platforms, notice boards and other communication channels.
• Promote the school through marketing and community engagement activities designed to increase pupil numbers and raise the school's profile.
• Ensure prospective families receive timely follow-up following visits, enquiries and events.
• Maintain accurate filing and records in line with GDPR requirements.

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support including photocopying, filing, data entry, scanning, word processing and preparation of reports and documentation.
• Assist with the completion of statutory returns, census submissions and other administrative processes.
• Monitor and replenish office supplies and resources.
• Support the ordering of goods and services in line with school procedures.

Financial Administration

• Support the administration of ParentPay and other school payment systems.
• Record and monitor payments for trips, clubs and other school activities.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up unpaid accounts in line with school procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of communications regarding arrears and escalate concerns where required.
• Support the recovery of outstanding income and assist with routine financial administration.
• Process orders and financial documentation in accordance with Trust procedures.

Safeguarding, Compliance and School Support

• Always promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
• Comply with school policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, equality, confidentiality and data protection.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding pupils, families and staff.
• Attend relevant training, meetings and professional development activities.
• Support school events and activities as required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, governors, trustees and external agencies.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

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.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Elmridge Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Elmridge Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elmridge-primary-school-altrincham

Elmridge is a happy, welcoming school where children, teachers and parents enjoy strong relationships focused upon high expectations and high standards of achievement and behaviour. 

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