Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full Time Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: 6 th April 2026 Salary: £22,066 - £23,519 per annum Due to a recent promotion, the governors of Sacred Heart RC Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated Admin Officer to join our hardworking and dedicated staff. This is a key role within the life of the school, often being the first point of contact for children, parents/carers and visitors. We are looking for an Admin Officer who: Loves working with children and being part of a school community Is a solution-focused, flexible and approachable team player Thrives in a busy administrative environment and can manage competing demands Has high standards of English, maths and IT skills Has excellent organisational and communication skills (oral and written) Is able to plan, prioritise and manage their own workload, meeting set deadlines Maintains a calm, positive and professional manner at all times Is committed to their own professional development Is prepared to work hard in the best interests of our children, families and staff Is committed to inclusion, particularly for children with SEND Is supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school (you do not need to be Catholic to apply) Is able to offer a warm, welcoming and professional front-of-house experience, including during busy or challenging times Can build positive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents/carers and staff and external visitors We Offer: A distinctive and caring Catholic ethos An Employee Assistance Programme Supportive parents and an experienced, dedicated staff team Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment Well-behaved, motivated and friendly children Governors and a leadership team who prioritise well-being and are committed to supporting all staff to ensure that our children receive the high-quality education they deserve About the Candidate Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by calling the school office. Sacred Heart RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of our due diligence checks. An application pack is available on the school website: Sacred Heart Vacancies About Us We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours: We take time to listen and understand We work together and trust each other We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things We’re proud and passionate about Manchester Benefits we offer: Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum. Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events. Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. A Good Employment Charter member - W e are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: finance@sacredheart- jun.manchester.sch.uk If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. 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.