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Administration Officer (Grade 3) at Barlow Hall Primary School

Are you an organised, proactive, and friendly administrative professional looking for a role where you genuinely make a difference every day?

Barlow Hall Primary School is looking for a dedicated Admin Officer (Grade 3) to join our close-knit team. This isn’t just a desk job, you’ll be the welcoming face and the calm, capable backbone of our school, ensuring everything runs smoothly for our pupils, staff and parents. We are very proud of our inclusive ethos and the care, guidance and support that we offer to every child and their family is a strength of our school.

About Barlow Hall Primary School

We are a mainstream school located in Chorlton, Manchester with 231 children, aged from 2 – 11 years, on roll. Barlow Hall Primary is a one-form entry school which includes a two year old provision within our Children’s Centre, which we lead, and a Resource Provision for 7 children with Autism and/or Development Language Delay (DLD).

Our children come from a variety of backgrounds, religions and cultures. More than two thirds of our school population come from ethnic minority backgrounds with about 40% of our children having English as an additional language. Approximately 35% of our children have some level of SEND. 61% of children are eligible for pupil premium funding.

Barlow Hall Primary School is part of The Connect Alliance Trust, which is based in Manchester and formed in September 2025. It consists of five Manchester Primary Schools. These include, Barlow Hall Primary School, Beaver Road Primary School, Brookburn Community Primary School, Cavendish Community Primary School and Northenden Community School.

The trust is committed to building a strong family of schools, enhancing educational standards and opportunities for our local communities. Our shared vision and values underpin our trust’s development: a commitment to academic excellence, a culture of collaboration and an inclusive environment built on respect. The executive trust leaders have a strong track record in school improvement, having improved schools in need of support and championed the development of teaching talent through local teaching hubs.

The Role

Working with the Business Support Officer, you will be crucial in providing comprehensive administrative and financial support and working collaboratively to support the well-being of every pupil.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Front-of-House: Being the first point of contact for all visitors, parents, and pupils, answering enquiries with courtesy and clarity.
• Welfare Support: Assisting with minor first aid and pupil welfare duties, including looking after sick pupils and communicating with parents.
• Teamwork: Providing general clerical support, arranging meetings, taking notes and covering for colleagues when needed.
• Communication: A key part of your role, you will be the proactive communication line between school and families.

We would like to appoint an administrative assistant who has:

• A genuine ability to relate well to children and adults and a desire to contribute positively to the overall ethos of a small community school.
• Experience in general clerical, and administrative, work.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills and a strong ability to use ICT packages (Word, Excel, databases) to produce high-quality, accurate work.
• The self-motivation and flexibility to manage your workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• A naturally tactful and diplomatic approach when dealing with parents, pupils and colleagues.
• A willingness to undergo minor first aid training and an enhanced DBS check.

In return we offer:

• A whole school community where the staff want the very best for every child.
• A challenging and stimulating place to work with an exciting opportunity to shape and make a difference in a developing school.
• A commitment to continuing professional development and high expectations in all areas.
• Opportunities to collaborate with a network of other schools.

If you thrive in a bustling, friendly environment and want to be a vital part of a school community, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply:

If you would like to ask any questions prior to making an application, or have a tour of the school, please contact Barlow Hall School Office:  admin@barlowhallprimary.co.uk or telephone 0161 881 2158.

Application forms, the job description, and the person specification are available below. Please return completed applications electronically (CV’s will not be accepted) and return by email to: admin@barlowhallprimary.co.uk

Barlow Hall Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service, Enhanced with barred list, information check. Please be aware that we will be contacting referees for a reference before the interview.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

• Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs submitted on their own will not be accepted for this application.

The completed form should be returned to t.leishman@barlowhallprimary.co.uk by Monday 20th March at 9 am,

Closing Date: Monday 16^th March – 9am

Shortlisting Date: Monday 16^th March

Interview Date: Friday 20^th March

Target Start Date: Monday 20^th April. However, we will honour any notice period.