Office Manager

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0ZJ

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  21 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)

Office Manager job summary

Thank you for taking the time consider applying for the Office Manager post in our school. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Office Manager to join our team of dedicated staff at our school. This is a permanent part time role for 24 hours per week, term time only. Previous experience of working within an educational setting would be an advantage.

We are a very small school and are proud to be a part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust (BEBCMAT). We are a vibrant school, full of life, and greatly value the contribution each individual makes to our school family. The children at St Mary’s form a close knit and caring community; are keen and interested in learning and above all enjoy attending St Mary’s. The school’s Governors are supportive and forward thinking.

We are seeking someone who will be:
supportive of, and contribute to, the Catholic ethos of the school
organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic
able to work as part of a committed team
able to build professional relationships with children, staff, parents and outside agencies
resilient
kind and caring, and handle behaviour in a proactive and positive manner
able to use their own initiative and play a role in developing learning environments and opportunities for all children
able to work flexibly and adapt readily to changes in routine
energetic, positive, and have good sense of humour
willing to go the extra mile
have high expectations and be committed to assisting in ensuring good progress for every child.

There is a strong supportive team ethic at St Mary’s and staff work hard to provide a broad ranging curriculum which offers a large variety of learning opportunities and experiences for all children and take great pride in their work with them.

Visits to school and further discussion about the post are welcome and appointments can be made by contacting the school.

Please refer to the application pack for the job description, person specification and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Friday 21st November 2025 - midday
Shortlisting date: Friday 21st November 2025
Interview date: Friday 28th November 2025

Post Details
Grade: NJC pay Grade D - scale point range 7 to 11
Salary: £26,403.00 to £28,142.00 (pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Hours: 24 per week
Start Date: 1st January 2026

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

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.

All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 47 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-great-eccleston-preston

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