To be considered for this role, you must have office administrator experience within a Primary School. Our Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school at the heart of our community. We are dedicated to providing the very best opportunities for our children, and our school office plays a vital role in supporting pupils, staff, and families alike. We are seeking a highly organised and professional Office Administrator/Bursar to join our friendly team. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. Job Title: Office Administrator/Bursar Location: Padiham Contract: Full-time Salary: £13.75 - £15 per hour Start Date: October 2025 Key Responsibilities Providing efficient administrative support to the Headteacher, staff, and governors. Managing telephone and face-to-face enquiries in a professional and friendly manner. Maintaining accurate pupil records using SIMS. Handling pupil admissions, attendance, and assessment data. Supporting finance processes such as invoicing and ordering resources. Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and data protection procedures. General office duties including correspondence, filing, and record-keeping. About You The successful candidate will have: Experience working with SIMS in a school environment (essential) Previous experience in a primary school office (essential) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure A warm, welcoming manner and a genuine commitment to supporting children and families What We Offer A supportive and friendly school community Opportunities for professional development A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same The chance to play a key part in the life of our school How to Apply If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV, outlining all your relevant experience. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.