Key Role Information

Salary
22,075.18 - 22,425.51
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
17/05/2026 17:00
Interview
21 May 2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Blackpool Support Payscale | SCP 5 - SCP 6
Department
Admin
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
44.870
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Stanley Primary School is a large, three form entry school in Blackpool. We are a good school where staff and pupils continuously push themselves to be better. Our school has a warm, welcoming family ethos created by our caring, supportive and friendly environment.

We are looking to appoint a hard-working, competent, skilled and enthusiastic Office Administrator to join Team Stanley. Applicants must be able to demonstrate, on their application form, all essential criteria detailed in the job description and person specification.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

  • Highly organised and able to manage multiple administrative tasks efficiently in a busy school environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a welcoming and professional manner when dealing with pupils, staff, parents, and visitors
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling data, records, and correspondence
  • Proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft Office, email, and school management systems (e.g. CPOMs and Arbor)
  • Reliable, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team, maintaining confidentiality at all times

We can offer:

  • The opportunity to work in an Good school with a supportive and experienced team
  • Access to high-quality professional development and training
  • A welcoming and inclusive environment where every child is valued
  • Networking and collaboration through Synergy Education Trust, opening doors to shared learning and career progression
  • A supportive environment where your contribution is valued and celebrated

Qualifications

Minimum requirement level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE English Grade C/4essential
Grade C/4 or equivalent
NVQ level 2/ similar qualification in relevant fieldessential
Pass

Skills

Experience

Experience of general clerical, administrative and financial work; essential
Experience of using Microsoft applications and management information systems; essential
Good interpersonal communications skills.essential
Provide general clerical support including clerical processes, word processing, IT based tasks requiring knowledge of various ICT packages and operation of office equipment;
Produce lists, information and data as requested by senior staff or external agencies (e.g. standard/statutory returns);
Maintain manual and computerised records and management information systems;
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures.
Deal with enquiries either by telephone or face-to-face offering information and support and sign in visitors;
First point of contact for sick pupils, liaise with parents / carers / staff;
Assist with arrangements for school visits and events;
Responsible for the selection, ordering and storage of supplies, under direction and selling and distributing as required;
Undertake general financial administration such as processing orders, collecting monies and undertake basic book keeping, such as for petty cash;
Provide administrative support for meetings and take notes at meetings;
Assist with the administration of school lettings and other uses of school;
May handle small amounts of cash (e.g. dinner money, school visits).

Stanley Primary School

Katy Bishop

recruitment@stanley.seteducation.org.uk

Wordsworth Avenue,
Blackpool
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 9UT

Safeguarding Information

Introduction

Synergy Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its schools. The Trust complies with the statutory legislative requirements and guidance that seeks to protect children, including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Safer Recruitment

Job descriptions and person specifications make reference to safeguarding and child protection. All posts are subject to satisfactory completion of enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate (DBS) checks. All advertisements include a safeguarding statement and commitment.

Application Stage

All applicants are scrutinised to verify identity and academic qualifications, Professional references are requested using our standard pro forma for short listed candidates. As a minimum, references should be from the two most recent employers. References are checked against previous employment history and gaps in employment. Professional references must be obtained from work email addresses. Our standard reference proforma makes reference to suitability to work with children and young people. The application form require applicants to complete a disclosure of any criminal convictions.

Short listing

Only those candidates meeting the criteria outlined in the person specification will be short listed. All short

listed candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our safer recruitment due diligence.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will take part in an interview and selection process. Candidates will be asked to address any discrepancies or gaps in their employment history. Candidates will be reminded of their responsibility to disclose any criminal convictions if they have not already done so. Proof of identity, qualifications and right to work in the UK must also be provided at interview.

Appointment

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) will be required for all appointed posts. Other pre employment compliance checks will be carried out. This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online searches, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will also be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed. All staff will receive a comprehensive induction programme covering all aspects of safeguarding and health and safety.

Probation

All new staff will be subject to the trust probation procedures for a period of 6 months. The probation period is to enable the assessment of an employee’s suitability for the job and which includes a review of the performance of new staff in relation to duties, skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the job description and person specification.

This will also include an employee’s suitability to work with children and young people and their commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Equal opportunities

The Trust recognises the value of, and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce. We takes positive steps to create an employment culture in which people feel confident of being treated with fairness, dignity and respect, irrespective of their differences. The Trust is committed to the elimination of unlawful discrimination and to the promotion of good relations between all.


We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. Details of the checks that will be undertake can be found at: Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2025 – KCSIE 2025. . No applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.