Job Description

Would you like a job working in a school office, term time only and working 8.30am to 3.30pm every day?

Start Date:

1st September 2025


We are looking to appoint a

dedicated and organised Admin Assistant

to join our busy school office and work alongside our School Business Manager. This is a key role in helping the school run smoothly and efficiently, ensuring a warm welcome for everyone who walks through our doors.

About St. Andrew's CE Primary Sc

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St. Andrew's is a warm, friendly and inclusive school, right at the heart of a diverse and vibrant community. We are proud of our nurturing ethos and high expectations, which empower our children to believe in themselves and achieve their very best.


Recent highlights include:

Ofsted "Good"

(2023)

Positive SIAMS inspection

School of Sanctuary status

LPPA re-accreditation

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:

Shares the vision and values of the St. Andrew's school community Creates a happy, calm and positive first impression for all visitors Builds strong relationships with all stakeholders, including external providers Has excellent communication skillswhether face-to-face, on the phone or via email Is confident and competent using IT and office systems Is highly organised, maintaining an efficient and tidy office environment Keeps records and paperwork up to date, ensuring compliance at all times Attends relevant training and contributes positively to the team Follows, contributes to and implements risk assessments effectively

What can we offer you?

The

very best children in Salford!

Supportive and engaged families A hard-working, dedicated staff team A headteacher who values and supports staff development A strong commitment to your ongoing career progression A welcoming and supportive governing board

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.


If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants


We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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