Job Description

About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Numeracy and literacy skills at least equivalent to RQF Level 2; NVQ Business Admin related qualification or equivalent is desirable

Start Date: 15th December 2025

Salary: 29,064 - 32,061 per annum

This is a great opportunity to come and work in our very highly rated secondary school in central Manchester.

We can Offer:

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he opportunity to join our thriving and popular school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented, hard-working staff team; Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings; Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme; Enrolment in HSF's Health Plan, providing money back plans for optical, dental, 24/7 advice, etc Free parking and use of the school Fitness Suite; Cycle to Work Scheme in operation; Access to Health Assured's 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme; Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health; We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

About the Candidate

We are looking for:

Experience and an understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues, or be willing to undertake training in these areas Numeracy and literacy skills at least equivalent to RQF Level NVQ Business Admin related qualification or equivalent is desirable; Previous experience of working as a Personal Assistant, or similar role in a large organisation, including experience of providing consistent, confidential, timely and proactive support; Experience of diary management and organising all aspects of internal and external meetings; Knowledge and IT experience of Microsoft Office systems and with experience of using SIMS, ClassCharts, etc; Experience of working in a busy environment with competing priorities and deadlines, ideally in an educational setting; Knowledge and experience of handling emails, phone calls, and in-person queries, and can draft and send clear, professional letters; ensuring the accuracy and consistency in all administrative tasks, including maintaining and updating databases and proofreading documents; Ability to work independently, responding to tight deadlines, prioritising work whilst collaborating with colleagues to achieve goals and complete projects within timescales; Willingness to work flexibly and attend occasional out of hours events; Excellent written & oral communication skills with a confident telephone manner and the ability to take accurate messages and notes of meetings; Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record, which in turn supports student attainment. Training will be provided on safeguarding and school specific IT applications.

About Us

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.



This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.



We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation