Would you like a job working in a school office, term time only, from 8.30am to 3.30pm every day?
Start Date: 1st September 2025
We are looking to appoint a dedicated and organised Admin Assistant to join our busy school office and work alongside our School Business Manager. This is a key role in helping the school run smoothly and efficiently, ensuring a warm welcome for everyone who walks through our doors.
About St. Andrew’s CE Primary School
St. Andrew’s is a warm, friendly, and inclusive school, located at the heart of a diverse and vibrant community. We pride ourselves on our nurturing ethos and high expectations, which empower our children to believe in themselves and achieve their best.
Recent highlights include:
* Ofsted "Good" (2023)
* Positive SIAMS inspection
* School of Sanctuary status
* LPPA re-accreditation
What are we looking for?
We seek someone who:
* Shares the vision and values of St. Andrew’s school community
* Creates a happy, calm, and positive first impression for all visitors
* Builds strong relationships with all stakeholders, including external providers
* Has excellent communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the phone, or via email
* Is confident and competent using IT and office systems
* Is highly organised, maintaining an efficient and tidy office environment
* Keeps records and paperwork up to date, ensuring compliance at all times
* Attends relevant training and contributes positively to the team
* Follows, contributes to, and implements risk assessments effectively
What can we offer you?
* The very best children in Salford!
* Supportive and engaged families
* A hard-working, dedicated staff team
* A headteacher who values and supports staff development
* A strong commitment to your ongoing career progression
* A welcoming and supportive governing board
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years, or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the following link for details on how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
We will not be accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.
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