School Administration Officer

St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AA

7 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
9 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 July 2026

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday Term time plus two weeks
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 - £26,824 Pro Rata based on 37 hours per week
Pay scale: Grade G4 – SCP 5-8
Hourly rate: Minimum £ 13.26 per hour – a maximum £13.90

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant will be required to:

Ensure that, as part of a team, the school office provides an efficient and effective service.
Build professional relationships with parents/carers through effective communication skills, answering telephone calls/emails and resolving queries.
Adhere to the school’s practices and policies.
Arrange reactive work required on site as instructed by the caretaker and/or school staff.
Assist with financial duties as required, including collection and banking of monies where required.
Undertake general reception/administration duties and financial tasks, including school meals.
Undertake communication with parents via school text/email messaging service.
Always ensure the safety of pupils by having a clear understanding of and the ability to follow, safeguarding measures and procedures.
Assist with pupil first aid, as necessary, and liaise with parents/carers and staff.
Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

A welcoming, supportive team of dedicated staff.
Happy, friendly, motivated children who demonstrate excellent behaviour.
Supportive Governors who are fully committed to our shared vision.
Supportive Parents/Carers.
Clear commitment to continuing professional development.

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.

The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an efficient, enthusiastic and approachable School Administration Officer to work as part of a highly motivated team.

The working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm term time plus two weeks.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the smooth and efficient running of the school office, building good relationships with pupils, parents, staff, Governors and outside agencies. As the first point of contact for parents, carers and visitors to the school, the Administration Officer must be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner.

The school office is an extremely busy and fast-paced environment, therefore, the ability to self-manage and multi-task, whilst remaining calm, committed, friendly and approachable, is an essential requirement.

Excellent IT skillsand the ability to use a variety of software packages including Word and Excel is essential.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to book an appointment at one of the following times:

Tuesday 7th July at 4 pm
Wednesday 8th July at 10.30 am

Interviews: Tuesday 14th July 2026 (this will include some unseen tasks and a formal interview)

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures and a Children’s Barred List check.

Wigan Council, Liverpool Archdiocese and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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.