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Heaton Park Primary School, Cuckoo Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6TEEnjoy, Aim High and AchieveOFFICE ADMINISTRATOR TEMPORARY MATERNITY COVERRequired from 20th October 2025 (fixed-term from 20th October 2025 to 21st July 2026, or until the substantive post holder returns, whichever is sooner)Salary Scale: Grade 5 Scale Point 4Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time OnlyThe Collective Community Trust is a newly formed Trust responsible for seven primary schools. We are committed to providing high quality services to support the schools within the Trust to achieve the very best for our pupils.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Office Administrator to join our team of caring, committed professionals. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individual to join our school team, based at Heaton Park Primary School. Our aim is to ensure that Heaton Park is a happy, safe, attractive and motivating environment where everyone can fulfil their full potential. Our school motto is “Enjoy, Aim High and Achieve”.ResponsibilitiesPrimary duties will be to provide administrative and financial support to the school’s Out of Hours Care, maintain online payments in relation to school dinners and trips etc, alongside other clerical duties as directed by the Head Teacher, School Business Manager and Office Manager. The role requires the successful candidate to carry out reception duties including answering telephone calls, face to face enquiries and signing in visitors.You will need:To have excellent communication skillsTo have excellent IT skillsTo be flexible and adaptableTo be self-motivatedTo use own initiative and be able to prioritiseWe will offer:A supportive and caring environmentOpportunities for professional developmentA friendly and positive staff who are committed to the vision and values of the trust.A forward-thinking Trust who values strong collaboration and has a clear sense of strategic directionA Trust that is inclusive and innovative and continuously seeking opportunities to further improve and develop.Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment.Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.For further information please see:Job descriptionPerson specificationApplication FormApplication forms are returnable to Ms Senior, Head Teacher, at the school address or by email to contact@heatonparkbury.comClosing Date: Monday September 29th 2025 at 8:00amShortlisting: Monday September 29th 2025Interviews: Wednesday October 1st 2025

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