Office Administrator

St George's CofE Primary School, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL5 0HT

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 April 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: 25,185.00 - 25,989.00

Office Administrator job summary

Join our team as an Office Administrator!

Job title: Office Administrator

Directorate: Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust

School: St. George’s CE Primary School, Mossley

Reporting to: Headteacher

Grade: NJC04 - NJC06 (£25,185 - £25,989)

Contract: Permanent

Hours per week: 37 hours per week. Term time only

Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026 - 12pm

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an organised, proactive, and enthusiastic administrator looking to make a difference in a school community? We are seeking a highly motivated Office Administrator to join our dedicated team at St. George’s CE Primary School, part of the Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust.

This is a vital role, supporting both school-based and Trust-wide functions, contributing to the smooth running of administrative, financial, and organisational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage manual and computerised records and information systems
• Analyse and evaluate data to produce reports and statutory returns (e.g. DfE Census, LA tasks)
• Provide administrative support to staff, governors, and external partners
• Coordinate school admissions and manage lettings processes
• Handle procurement, school purchases (via Sage), and financial administration
• Support uniform, snack, and school-based ‘shops’
• Ensure accurate data management in systems like Arbor Education
• Promote the school through marketing and communications
• Contribute to wider school events and Trust compliance needs

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has strong organisational and ICT skills
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Has previous experience in an educational or similar administrative setting
• Shows initiative and a flexible approach to work
• Can contribute to our #OneTeam #OneMission #OneFamily ethos

In Return, We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a real impact in a vibrant and caring school community
• Membership of a growing and values-led Multi Academy Trust

Join us at St. George’s and become part of something bigger—#OneTeam #OneMission #OneFamily

Please send any queries to: HR@fa1.uk

Safeguarding Statement:  

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as part of our recruitment process we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed on to the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.  

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.  

Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed. 

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.

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 St George's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 123 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St George's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-george-s-cofe-primary-school-ol5-0ht

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