Finance and Operations Administration Assistant
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Hadfield Street,
Higher Broughton,
Salford
M7 4XG
Tel: 0161 470 2660
Email: admin@stthomasofcanterburyprimaryschool.co.uk
Headteacher: Mr David Deane OBE
Finance and Operations Administration Assistant Required ASAP
Term-Time Only
Fixed term until 31st August 2027 (with the likelihood of a permanent role thereafter)
St. Thomas of Canterbury is a dynamic and thriving school family who work together to create a fantastic school for our community. We are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and possess a long track record of academic success that places us within the top 5% of schools nationally. We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Finance and Operations Administrator who can play a key role in helping us to continue our success and achieve our vision;
“Together with God we reach for the stars”
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a busy school office. They must be ambitious for our school and dedicated to working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our children.
The successful candidate will be:
A strategic thinker who can think creatively and problem-solve
Professional, positive and proactive, forming good relationships with all stakeholders
Enjoy working within a school environment in a vibrant and diverse urban community
Ideally, the successful candidate will be experienced in all aspects of school, finance and resources.
We can offer the successful candidate:
An ambitious school with a clear vision and the highest aspirations for its children
A school that cares for and nurtures every member of our school family
A strong commitment to your continuing professional development
A supportive Headteacher, staff team and school family
More information about our school can be found on our website: http://www.stthomasofcanterburyprimaryschool.co.uk/
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 3rd September 2026
Interview: Thursday 10th September 2026
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain an enhanced check for regulated activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
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
Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
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