At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage school operations, finance, and administration while supporting a thriving educational environment.
- Company: Light Oaks Infant School, a unique and caring community school in Salford.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, on-site parking, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Term time role with excellent career growth and a nurturing atmosphere.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team making a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in business administration, finance, and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 32265 - 39435 £ per year.
Term time plus 5 training days throughout the year. Light Oaks Infants is a thriving and happy 3-form entry community school, with a caring ethos. Our school is unique in the Local Authority as the only Infant School in Salford. We have a strong staff team and are a well-resourced school. We work in close partnership with parents and stakeholders.
We are looking for a calm, flexible and motivated team member with:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office & SIMS
- Knowledge of theory and practice of business administration
- Experience in finance, procurement, administration, HR and Health and Safety
- Level 4 Diploma in school business management
- Good organisational skills
- The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
We offer:
- A supportive working environment
- Close to a good transport network and on-site parking is available.
- A friendly nurturing environment.
- Opportunities to develop expertise further.
Tour of the school: Friday 4th September (please phone the school office to arrange a time)
Shortlisting: w/c 7th September 2026
Interviews: 16th and 17th September 2026
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
What we need from you if you are invited to interview:
- Passport/ID - You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK
- Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role
Want to know more about Salford? As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.
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