Primary Business Support Manager
Walmsley CofE Primary School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9SA12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 June 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 plus 10 days.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,022 - £34,434
What skills and experience we're looking for
WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:
Has experience working within a finance, administration, business support or operational. environment, ideally within education.
Has excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.
Can work calmly under pressure whilst managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, initiative and attention to detail.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Will uphold and promote the Christian ethos and values of the school and Trust.
Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.
YOUR MAINDUTIES WOULD BE:
- Supporting the day-to-day management of the school’s business support functions including finance administration, HR processes and operational systems.
- Managing finance administration tasks including orders and goods receipts, petty cash and credit card reconciliations, banking, school meals and other routine month-end processes in line with Trust procedures.
- Acting as a key point of contact for operational and administrative matters within school and liaising with Trust Central Teams.
- Supporting recruitment administration, induction processes, staff absence monitoring and maintaining the Single Central Record.
- Line managing administrative staff and supporting the development of efficient administrative systems and procedures.
- Coordinating health and safety procedures, acting as Fire Officer and supporting emergency evacuation and invacuation processes.
- Supporting school events, educational visits, lettings and wider operational activities.
- Ensuring school systems and processes operate in line with Trust policies, safeguarding requirements and statutory guidance.
- Attending relevant meetings and preparing administrative reports where required.
What the school offers its staff
IN RETURN, WE OFFER:
• A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD), including leadership development opportunities.
• Access to high quality training and mentoring.
• Opportunities for career progression across the Trust.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Membership of a supportive and forward-thinking Trust.
• A caring and inclusive working environment rooted in Christian values.
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Walmsley CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 280 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Walmsley CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tbft.uk
- Phone number
- 01204 332650
Walmsley Primary School Governing Board wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Administrator to work in our school. We are a one/one and a half form entry Church of England School within The Bishop Fraser trust with 307 children currently on role. You will be joining a well-established, committed and friendly team, who are highly dedicated to making a positive contribution to the school experience of all of our pupils.
We are looking for an outstanding professional who has extremely high expectations of themselves, who can work well as part of a team and who is willing and able to work flexibly, if required. You will be dedicated in supporting, upholding and further developing the vision and Christian ethos of our school.
Arranging a visit to Walmsley CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tbft.uk.
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