Business Administrator based at Spring Brook Upper School
About This Role
The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of
Business Administrator
Springbrook Academy
NJC point 7-11 - £26,403 to £28,142 per annum (full time/ full year)
Actual Salary pro rata: £22,582 to £24,069 per annum 36 hours 40 minutes per week - 195 days (Term Time plus 5 days) Commencing Monday 4th May 2026 We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and efficient Business Administrator at Spring Brook Upper School. The school is a unique place where pupils aged 11-14 are nurtured and developed to encourage independence and skills for life. Their social, emotional and mental health needs are at the forefront of our work. We offer a joined up, topic-based curriculum which suits our learners’ needs. Due to the complex needs of our students, high levels of emotional and physical resilience are needed in dealing with challenging behaviour. However, the knowledge that our work is making a positive impact in helping the young people to grow and work towards independence brings great reward. Responsible to the School Business Manager the post holder will typically have specific responsibilities for the administration of students and parent information and will undertake general clerical, administrative, financial and whole school organisational support responsibilities as required and commensurate with the post. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Salary: NJC Scale point 7-11: £26,403 to £28,142 per annum (full time equivalent) Actual salary pro rata: £22,582 to £24,069 per annum Contracted hours: 36 hours 40 minutes per week / 195 days (Term Time plus 5 days) Based: Spring Brook Upper School, Dean Street, Failsworth M35 0DQ Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026 (9am) Interviews: Week commencing 13th April 2026 Further info: Mrs Briercliffe – Staff Support Coordinator: Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform. Completed applications to be sent to: Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.The Role
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