DELAMERE SCHOOL
Irlam Road
Flixton
Manchester
M41 6AP
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Part-time 28.75 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8.30am-2.15pm
Permanent contract
Band 3 pro-rata (Term time only plus inset days) £25,183-£27,269. Actual salary £17,178-£18,601 (pay award pending)
We are an Outstanding Special School seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, empathetic, flexible, proactive Administration Assistant to join our busy school office team. This is a key role within the school, acting as first point of contact & providing support to staff, pupils, parents, and visitors.
Applicants should:
Have outstanding communication & interpersonal skills with a collaborative, flexible approach to their work
Share the Governors’ high expectations of our school and have a strong commitment to continuing to maintain our outstanding provision.
Have a calm, friendly, empathetic & adaptable approach with the ability to remain composed under pressure.
Be able to manage a varied and fast-paced workload, responding quickly to changing priorities
Have the commitment, dedication, determination and organisational skills required to succeed in such a busy role.
Have a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to support the wider school community.
Be committed to making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and their families.
Be confident in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) & has a willingness and ability to learn new in-house systems quickly and effectively
Be committed to, & able to demonstrate our core values of inclusion, respect, trust, enjoyment, collaboration, creativity, optimism & growth.
Be able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times
We can offer you:
An ambitious, caring & inclusive school with a clear vision & the highest aspirations for all our children;
A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life;
A strong commitment to your continuing professional development
A forward-thinking environment where innovation & research are used to ensure our provision is the best it can be;
A supportive, friendly & enthusiastic staff team;
Highly competitive rates of pay & membership of Local Government Pension Scheme
An experienced, dynamic, forward-thinking leadership team, committed to improving outcomes for pupils;
A school that cares for & nurtures every member of our school family, including staff, pupils & parents
A positive & thoughtful approach to work life balance & wellbeing. Access to range of Health & Wellbeing support including Physiotherapy, GP, mindfulness & weight management
Discounted gym membership & Cycle to Work scheme
Delamere School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. We expect all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. This is reflected in our recruitment processes & the post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosures. References will be sought prior to interview for shortlisted candidates & online checks undertaken. Please find our Safeguarding policy on our website: https://www.delamere.trafford.sch.uk/policies/ This post is also subject to proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996 & other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair & 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 & civil partnership, pregnancy, & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex & sexual orientation.
Information applicable to the role can be downloaded through the attachments linked to the advertisement. Application Forms only will be accepted. Please return these to: sbm@delamere.trafford.sch.uk
There will be an opportunity for interested candidates to visit the school on the morning of 9th September 2024. To request a visit by contacting the main school office on: admin@delamere.trafford.sch.uk or by ringing 01617475893.
Closing date for applications - 18 September 2025
Shortlisting/Invitation to Interview - 19 September 2025
Interviews - 2 October 2025