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About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 Year Maternity Cover) 
Working Hours: Part Time, 21 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 18th May 2026
Salary: £26,403-£28,142 (FTE) 

 

The Governors & Headteacher of St Anne's are seeking to appoint an Office Administrator to work in our busy school office.

This is a one year contract only.

We are looking for a proactive, energetic, committed and caring individual with
excellent communication skills who will contribute to our school’s journey.

A professional who has experience working collaboratively with all children, parents and staff in an educational setting.

About the Candidate

Examples of duties within the role:

  •  Undertake office duties, answering general communication enquiries.
  • Control and monitor entry to the school for parents, visitors and outside
    professionals.
  •  Have a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures within a school setting
  • To manage the administration function to include correspondence, procedures, completion and submission of complex forms and returns both internally and to outside agencies
  • Process attendance data, liaising with staff and parents where necessary
  • To work as part of a school family and team to support colleagues and contribute to the vision and ethos of the school.

About Us

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: c.stott@st-annes-jun.manchester.sch.uk
 
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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
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