School Administrator Specialist PRU Setting Manchester
Location:
Manchester (Chorlton and Longsight)
Salary and
Contract:
£13,626 - £14,851, (Part time Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), term time only, permanent 21 hours per week. Manchester Secondary PRU is seeking to appoint a resilient and proactive
School Administrator
to join our dedicated support team. This is a pivotal role that goes beyond standard office duties; you will be the operational "heart" of the school, providing high-level administrative and financial support to our Pastoral Team and Senior Leadership. The Role: Excellence in School Operations
As a School Administrator, your responsibilities will include: Specialist Administration:
Managing complex forms, returns, and correspondence relating to the school's specialist status and the Pastoral Team.
Financial Support:
Assisting with the monitoring of designated budgets, procurement of supplies, and the reconciliation and security of cash in line with financial regulations.
Executive Assistance:
Managing the Senior Assistant Headteacher's diary and providing bespoke administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.
Front-of-House Excellence:
Undertaking reception duties as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies.
Student Welfare:
Contributing to the wider school life, including supervising students during lunchtimes and assisting with educational visits and exam invigilation.
Data & Reporting:
Effectively using IT systems to produce management reports, statistics, and high-quality resources for stakeholders.
Essential Requirements
To be successful in this position, you
must
possess: UK School Experience:
A minimum of
6 months' recent experience
working within a UK school administrative environment.
Clearance:
An
Enhanced DBS certificate
currently registered on the
Update Service .
Financial Acumen:
Experience in ordering supplies and contributing to the monitoring of financial resources or budgets.
Technical Proficiency:
The ability to operate various software packages and school management information systems (e.g., SIMS).
Communication Skills:
Exceptional literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to produce high-quality professional documentation.
Personal Attributes:
A high level of tact, diplomacy, and the flexibility to adapt to the unique challenges of an SEMH environment.
Why Join?
Strategic Impact:
Play a key role in the administrative development of a unique and ambitious school.
Professional Growth:
A strong commitment to your continuous personal development and service improvement.
Supportive Environment:
Work as part of a collaborative team that positively values diversity and equal access for all pupils.
How to Apply
Submit your CV to:
Contact Aaron on: Closing Date:
9:00 AM, Monday 20th April 2026 Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must pass our strict vetting procedures before commencing work.