Administration Officer

Grade 2, NJC Salary Points 4 6, £25,185 to £25,989 pa [full time equivalent salary]

36 hours 40 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, actual pro rata salary £22,673 to £24,139 pa

Term Time plus three weeks
Flexible working considered for the right candidate

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator to join our academy team, providing essential support across a wide range of school operations. This varied role involves delivering high-quality administrative and clerical support, maintaining data systems, supporting communication with parents and stakeholders, and contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the academy. The successful candidate will also play a key role in student support, school events, transitions (including Year 7 and in-year transfers), and Summer School, while delivering excellent customer service to visitors, staff, and pupils. Flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team are essential.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have excellent administrative, organisation, customer service and ICT skills, including MS Office and databases
• Have a positive, flexible and proactive approach to work
• Work well within a team
• Would like to work in a busy but rewarding environment
• Experience of maintaining a website and social media for professional purposes will be advantageous as we seek to further develop our use of social media to improve communication with our families and stakeholders.

Working for St Anne’s means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside St Anne’s CE Academy, the Trust is made up of The Blue Coat School, and two primary schools; East Crompton St George’s and Mayfield Primary. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub; both of which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. We are also opening a new secondary school in Oldham in 2022 for 1,200 pupils, The Brian Clarke CE Academy.

For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• Local Government career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension
• Convenient location for motorway (2 minute drive from Junction 19, M62), bus and tram networks

St Anne’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975,2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust.
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the job details’ documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

For further details including how to apply please click on this link: Our vacancies

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: Friday 17 April 2026

Interviews: w/c 20 April 2026