Job Title: Secondary Admin Officer / School Office Staff
Discipline: School Administration
Job Type: Short Term / Long Term – Flexible Working
Location: South Manchester, Trafford, Tameside, Stockport
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
Job Ref: ST-SAO/AW
Contact: Aaron Ward,
School Admin / Office Staff – Secondary Schools (Greater Manchester)
Are you an organised, reliable administrator with experience in school office environments? Cover People are recruiting for School Admin Officers / Office Staff across secondary schools in South Manchester, Trafford, Tameside, and Stockport. These roles may be short or long term and will vary by school need.
You’ll be joining schools with strong community ethos and high standards of pastoral care, where excellent communication and systems are key.
This opportunity is ideal for those local to Greater Manchester who want regular work without being tied to a full permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day‑to‑day reception and school office tasks (phone, email, visitors)
Maintain student records, attendance monitoring, and data systems
Support exam administration, scheduling, and invigilation logistics
Liaise with staff, parents, and outside agencies as required
Process letters, communications, and school documentation
Support general school admin tasks (filing, photocopying, mail)
Essential Criteria
Prior experience in school or similar administrative role
Strong ICT skills (MS Office, school MIS systems)
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Discretion, reliability and the ability to handle confidential information
Right to work in the UK
Why Join Cover People?
Competitive daily pay rates (£90‑£110/day)
Free CPD, including safeguarding, GDPR/data protection training
Work in a supportive environment with schools that value staff welfare
Flexible working across multiple settings
Safeguarding & Compliance
All successful applicants must:
Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Provide two professional references
Complete full employment history with explanations for gaps
Provide proof of right to work in the UK
Ready to Apply?
Please send your CV, with Job Ref: SOA/ADM‑SM to Aaron Ward at
All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS, safeguarding checks, and employment checks. Cover People acts as the employment business on behalf of schools