School Administration Officer - Blackpool Secondary School
Full-Time or Part-Time | Temporary-to-Permanent Contract
Salary: Up to £27,000 FTE (Dependent on Experience and Hours)
Start Date: Monday 3rd November 2025 (or sooner!)
Are you a proactive, highly organised administrator with a passion for supporting education? A busy and welcoming Secondary School in Blackpool is looking for a dedicated Administration Officer to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term role, starting on a Temp-to-Perm contract. We are flexible and happy to consider applications from candidates seeking full-time or part-time hours.
The Role: Essential School Support
As an Administration Officer, you will be a central part of the school's non-teaching functions, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school office.
Front Office Management: Provide a welcoming and professional first point of contact for all visitors, parents, pupils, and external agencies (reception duties, telephone, email correspondence).
Data & Record Keeping: Manage and update essential school information systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor) relating to pupil attendance, admissions, and general student records.
Administrative Support: Assist the Senior Leadership Team and departmental heads with typing, photocopying, diary management, and preparing reports and correspondence.
Finance Support: Assist with basic financial administration, including processing invoices, handling school fund monies, and liaising with the finance team.
General Duties: Maintain office supplies, manage incoming and outgoing post, and ensure filing systems (electronic and physical) are accurate and confidential.
Essential Requirements
Proven experience working in a busy administrative or office environment. Experience within a school or public sector setting is highly desirable.
Excellent IT skills, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and experience using a school management information system (e.g., SIMS, Arbor) is a bonus.
Exceptional organisational skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with parents, pupils, and staff.
The ability to work accurately under pressure and prioritise a demanding workload.
The Offer
Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent), pro-rata for part-time.
Contract: Temporary initially, with a high likelihood of conversion to a Permanent contract.
Working Pattern: Full-Time (37 hours a week) or Part-Time options available.
Start Date: Monday 3rd November 2025, but immediate starts are available for the right candidate.
Location: Blackpool Secondary School.
If you are a dedicated administrator looking for a stable and rewarding role, apply today!
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter detailing your relevant administrative experience and preferred working pattern (FT or PT) to (url removed) or click apply.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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