At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide financial and administrative support in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: St Mary’s Catholic High School, fostering a welcoming community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, potential for professional development, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for part-time hours and flexible start times.
- Why this job: Join a team dedicated to creating a flourishing environment for students and staff.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance or administration, with strong ICT skills.
The predicted salary is between 15.31 - 15.31 £ per hour.
St Mary’s Catholic High School Manchester Road Astley, Tyldesley Manchester M29 7EE
Salary: Grade 5, £24,147 - £26,592 per annum. £13.90 - £15.31 per hour
37 hours per week, term time plus three weeks working 41 weeks per year
Required for as soon as possible
The Governors of this Catholic high school are looking to appoint an experienced Finance & Administration Support Officer with the ability and skills to deliver a professional, effective and comprehensive financial support service in school.
The key focus of the role will require the successful candidate to have the ability and knowledge to process financial transactions such as purchase orders and invoices to ensure compliance with financial regulations, management guidelines and monitoring of all school budget cost centres. A basic knowledge of financial regulations will therefore be essential for the role.
The individual appointed to the role will need to be able to demonstrate recent and relevant experience of working within a finance and/or office environment undertaking a variety of financial and administrative tasks and be skilled in the use of a range of ICT systems (i.e. Word & Excel).
The successful candidate will also be required to support our busy school office team; undertaking a number of administration duties including answering telephone calls and dealing with face-to-face enquiries from students and visitors.
Experience of working within a school office environment and the use of Bromcom MIS and Finance systems would be beneficial, but not essential.
Professional development via an appropriate apprenticeship route may also be possible for this role.
As a point of contact for all stakeholders in school, the successful candidate will be welcoming, personable, helpful and be able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner.
It is also essential for the postholder to have the ability to work flexibly within a busy team, responding with a ‘can do’ approach, the capability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
If you would like to be part of our team driving sustainable change to create an environment where everyone flourishes, we would welcome the opportunity to consider an application from you.
We are open to discussing the possibility of flexible working for this role; part-time hours or flexible start and finish times, but would need a minimum commitment of 15hrs per week to meet the needs of the school. Applicants interested in flexible working should make this clear within their application/supporting statement.
If you require any additional information or would like to visit school, please contact Tricia Foster, Human Resources Manager by e-mail t.foster@st-maryshigh.wigan.sch.uk
Full details of this post including the CES Support Staff Application form and associated documents are available to download from the school’s web site https://www.stmaryschs.org.uk
Applications forms are returnable to the school
Interview date: Thursday 10th September 2026
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check. The employer is committed to safeguarding.
Finance & Administration Support Officer employer: St Mary’s RC High School (Tyldesley)
St Mary’s Catholic High School in Tyldesley is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow professionally. With a focus on community and collaboration, employees benefit from a strong work culture that prioritises student success and well-being, alongside opportunities for personal development during term time. Joining our dedicated team means being part of a school that fosters meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues alike.
Contact Details:
St Mary’s RC High School (Tyldesley) Recruitment Team
