School Office Manager

Layton Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and pro-active Office Manager to be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the administrative staff within the Business Support Team, and to assist in the management of the financial and human resources operations of the school.

Layton is a large and very busy three-form entry school; this is an important role within our school and the work of the administration team is extensive. You will be supported by the School Business Manager in your day-to-day duties, but will manage the school office in order to maintain an efficient and modern working environment.

We are looking for someone with previous financial and/or human resources experience, and a background within a school environment would be a clear advantage. Candidates will ideally have a working knowledge of equivalent school management information and finance systems e.g. SIMS, Arbor, Access, FMS, Cedar etc.

Duties will include:

- Reconciling and banking income

- Accounts payable and bank statement reconciliation

- Recruitment administration, pre-employment processes, induction of new staff

- Managing debt

- Maintenance of school single central record

Our parents are an essential aspect of the school’s work. They are an integral part of their children’s education and we have good levels of communication with them - we are always looking to improve and your team will be at the forefront of this, whilst also being the first point of contact for families and visitors.

To download the Application Form please click here. Completed applications and cover letters are returnable to recruitment@layton.blackpool.sch.uk or Recruitment, Layton Primary School, Meyler Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7DX. Further information is available in Job Description. 

Layton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

The Governing Board is committed to ensuring consistency of treatment and fairness and will abide by all relevant equality legislation. In line with KCSIE 2022, online searches (e.g., social media) will be completed for shortlisted candidates.