Job Description

Office Manager

We are looking for an experienced Office Manager to support the smooth and efficient running of a busy school office.

Previous School admin experience is essential

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the school's administrative and clerical functions, supervising office staff, maintaining pupil and staff records, and supporting financial and HR processes. This role would suit someone highly organised, confident using school systems, and experienced in leading a small admin team.

Role Details:

Position: Office Manager
Grade: Grade 7
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term time plus three weeks

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the school office
Supervise, support and delegate work to office staff
Maintain accurate pupil, staff, attendance and training records
Support school finance processes, including dinner money, accounting procedures and audit preparation
Maintain computerised and paper-based school databases
Act as Systems Manager for the administrative computer network
Produce reports and support annual DFE returns where required
Support HR processes in liaison with the HR Manager
Assist with admissions, parental meetings and school administration
Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection procedures are followed at all times

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience supervising and motivating an administrative team
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and spreadsheets
Experience using school systems and maintaining accurate records
Knowledge of administrative and financial procedures
Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail
Confidence managing workloads, deadlines and office priorities
The ability to minute meetings and input information accurately
A professional, calm and helpful approach when dealing with staff, parents and visitors

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced school administrator.