Position Overview & Specifications

Employer: St Gerard's Catholic Primary & Nursery School Salary: £24,496 - £26,845 Location: Lugsdale Road, Widnes Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. Monday - Friday. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 12/06/2023 at 17:00 Reference: Pri/23/240457

Required from 1 September 2023


Due to the retirement of our long serving dedicated and committed Office Manager, St Gerard’s Catholic Primary and Nursery School is seeking to appoint an efficient, flexible and suitably qualified Office Manager who will organise and oversee the day to day running of the school office as well as take responsibility for the school’s financial and administrative systems. (See job description.) The school buys into the full financial service level agreement (including budget management) provided by the Local Authority.


The successful candidate will:

  • have a good working knowledge of current office systems;
  • have excellent interpersonal skills;
  • contribute positively to the friendly, nurturing ethos of the school.
  • Be compassionate and understanding
  • Be dedicated to promoting high standards for all.
  • Evidence of experience working in a school setting
  • Be able to work as part of a team
  • Be flexible and professionally optimistic

As a school we can offer:


  • A very successful school at the heart of its community
  • Induction and training commensurate to the role
  • A warm, friendly and caring environment
  • Committed and supportive staff

Visits are welcomed and warmly encouraged. Please phone up and speak to the school office to arrange an appointment.

St Gerard’s Catholic Primary & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants please note that the successful candidate will be asked to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.