Office Manager
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5RL24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week. Term Time Only + 5 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 6 scp 19-24 Actual Salary £27,821 - £30,729 (£32,061 - £35,412 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Ethelbert’s R.C.P. School is currently seeking an Office Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
St. Ethelbert’s RCP is a one-form entry school, in the parish of Christ the Redeemer in Deane, Bolton. The school has a Nursery, which admits pupils from the age of 3. We are located in an extremely diverse area of Bolton; our school currently has 27 languages, which adds to the richness of our special community. We are proud of our Catholic ethos, which permeates everything we do.
Purpose of the role:
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly organised, and caring individual to join our dedicated and exceptional team as Office Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school office, providing vital administrative support to the headteacher, staff, pupils, and parents.
The Office Manager will be responsible for a wide range of duties including managing the day-to-day operation of the school office, overseeing pupil records, coordinating communication, supporting HR and finance processes, and ensuring that all visitors receive a warm and professional welcome. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy school environment.
Previous experience in a school office or a similar administrative setting is desirable. This role would suit someone with a commitment to supporting the values of the school and a willingness to be at the heart of our school community.
We are seeking an individual who:
- is kind, patient and enthusiastic, with a genuine desire to support the smooth running of a busy school office
- is reliable, approachable and professional, able to follow procedures and use their own initiative when appropriate
- has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a good level of literacy and numeracy
- can work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with staff, parents and visitors
- is willing to learn and adapt to new systems and procedures
- is flexible and able to manage competing priorities in a calm and organised manner
- has a strong commitment to our Catholic values and ethos
- has relevant experience and/or qualifications in administration or office management
- has knowledge of Arbor and Evolve – this is highly desirable
- Has a good understanding of GDPR and the DPO role
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Board and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment
- Happy, motivated children who are eager to learn
- An authentic Catholic community, where families of all faiths and none are welcomed and valued.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
Arranging a visit to St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.
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