Ref
197628
Number of Posts
1
Grade
Grade 3.
Salary
£24796 to £ 25185 Pro-rata annual salary (£20,642 - £21,295)
Term
Full-time.
Perm / FTC
Permanent.
Required
(03/11/
Hours
37 hours a week.
Closing Date
22/09/2025.
Location
The Hollins, Hollins Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2QY (795 on roll)
Tel:
School website:
Summary
We are seeking a friendly, organised and professional Office Administrator to join our team at The Hollins. As the first point of contact for visitors and callers, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and efficient front office environment. This is a varied and rewarding role that includes administrative support, safeguarding responsibilities, and regular communication with parents, staff, and external visitors.
If you are a team player with strong interpersonal and organisational skills, we would love to hear from you.
The position is 37 hours per week from Monday - Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm (term time only).
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Closing Date: 9am 22/09/2025
Essential Qualifications
* Minimum of Maths and English (grade 4 (c) or equivalent)
Desirable Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or other qualification that will support the job description.
* First Aid Qualification.
Essential Experience
* Experience of working in a busy office environment.
* Experience of dealing effectively with the general public.
* Experience of working successfully and co-operating as a member of a team.
* Experience of understanding a range of administrative tasks.
Desirable Experience
* Experience of working in a school office environment.
* Experience of using a school MIS system.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Should you wish to speak to the Headteacher (on an informal basis), please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Young on
Proposed Interview Date:
02/10/2025
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.