School Administrator

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust; Ashton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ashton is seeking an enthusiastic School Administrator to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will work full-time during term times, supporting children and collaborating with skilled staff. Applicants should be practising Catholics or willing to support the school's ethos and possess skills at GCSE level 4 or above. In return, the academy offers a supportive leadership team and opportunities for personal development. The role presents an excellent chance to make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Supportive Senior Leadership

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Practising catholic or willing to support the catholic ethos of the school.
• Prepared to work collaboratively with experienced staff.
• High expectations of pupils’ achievement.

Responsibilities

• Support children in addressing gaps in their learning.
• Work collaboratively with experienced and skilled staff.

Skills

Numeracy/literacy skills at GCSE level 4 or above

Excellent behaviour management skills

Support children in addressing gaps in their learning

Job description

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days

Reference Number: HR_REC_SFR_472.35

Salary: NJC Grade 3, SCP 4-6, £25,045 Actual Salary approx.

Overview of Position

The Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and local governing body of St Francis RC Primary School are dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic education to our children and pupils. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed School Administrator to join our friendly team.

Could this be you?

If it was you, you would:

• Be practising catholic or willing to support the catholic ethos of the school
• Be prepared to work collaboratively with our experienced and highly skilled staff
• Have numeracy/literacy skills at GCSE level 4 or above
• Have excellent behaviour management skills
• Have high expectations of pupils’ achievement
• Be able to support children in addressing gaps in their learning

If so, we can offer you:

• A deeply supportive Senior Leadership and staff team
• Enthusiastic and talented children who are keen to learn
• Opportunities to develop your skills and the chance to make a difference

Closing Date: Friday 16th January 2026

Interview Date: W/C Monday 26th January 2026

Other Information

To apply for this position, all applicants must complete a Catholic Education Service application form and supporting documents which can be found at the bottom of this page.

Applications to be sent to Mrs A O’Dwyer at [e-mail]

Safer Recruitment

Emmaus CAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with ID documents retained on file. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.