Post Title
Post Title: Office Manager
Responsible to: Headteacher
Location: St Ethelbert’s R.C.P School, Bolton
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-24 Actual Salary £27,069 - £29,898 (£32,061 - £35,412 FTE)
Term of Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Plus 5 Days
Hours per week: 36
Start date: Monday 3rd November 2025
Closing date: Thursday 9th October at 12pm
Overview
St Ethelbert’s R.C.P. School is currently seeking an Office Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust. St. Ethelbert’s RCP is a one-form entry school in the parish of Christ the Redeemer in Deane, Bolton. The school has a Nursery, admitting pupils from age 3. We are located in an extremely diverse area of Bolton; our school currently has 27 languages. We are proud of our Catholic ethos, which permeates everything we do.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple: to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values - One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We believe in the future we will build together, offering opportunities to grow and flourish for children, staff and schools. We are relentlessly ambitious to reach for what seems just out of reach.
One of Courage
We will have the courage to do what is right and support the most vulnerable within our communities.
One of Innovation
We will pursue new ideas and best practice to prepare our children and young people for the world ahead.
Purpose of the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly organised and caring individual to join our dedicated team as Office Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school office, providing vital administrative support to the headteacher, staff, pupils and parents.
The Office Manager will be responsible for a wide range of duties including managing the day-to-day operation of the school office, overseeing pupil records, coordinating communications, supporting HR and finance processes, and ensuring that all visitors receive a warm and professional welcome. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy school environment.
Previous experience in a school office or similar administrative setting is desirable. This role would suit someone with a commitment to supporting the values of the school and a willingness to be at the heart of our school community.
We are seeking an individual who
* is reliable, approachable and professional, able to follow procedures and use their own initiative when appropriate
* has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a good level of literacy and numeracy
* can work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with staff, parents and visitors
* is willing to learn and adapt to new systems and procedures
* is flexible and able to manage competing priorities in a calm and organised manner
* has a strong commitment to our Catholic values and ethos
* has relevant experience and/or qualifications in administration or office management
* has knowledge of Arbor and Evolve (highly desirable)
* has a good understanding of GDPR and the DPO role
* is kind, patient and enthusiastic, with a genuine desire to support the smooth running of a busy school office
We can offer
* A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
* Highly effective safeguarding procedures
* A working environment where all feel valued and respected
* Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school
* A highly dedicated and inspirational team
* A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development
* A happy, calm and welcoming working environment
* Happy, motivated children who are eager to learn
* An authentic Catholic community, where families of all faiths and none are welcomed and valued
Safeguarding and application
Commitment to Safeguarding: The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Further information is available in the standard safeguarding statements. Shortlisting date: Thursday 9th October 2025 - PM. Interview date: Thursday 16th October 2025.
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