At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a busy school office and support the leadership team with administrative tasks.
- Company: Join a friendly federation dedicated to nurturing pupils and staff.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a workplace that values kindness, professionalism, and humour.
- Why this job: Be the calm presence at the heart of the school community and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in a busy office, ideally in a school setting, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 29597 - 34386 £ per year.
Our friendly federation is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and self‑motivated Office Manager to join our hardworking and supportive team at Southcote Primary School. We are looking for a dedicated professional who takes pride in delivering high‑quality administrative support and ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of a busy school office. This is a varied and rewarding role working closely with the Executive Headteacher, Head of Operations and wider leadership team. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community — often being the calm, reassuring presence, at the heart of the school.
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate exceptional organisation — able to manage multiple priorities and maintain a well‑structured, efficient office environment
- Communicate with warmth and clarity — building positive relationships with staff, parents, pupils and external agencies
- Bring emotional intelligence — remaining calm during busy school mornings and responding sensitively to upset children or concerned parents
- Have experience in a busy office, ideally within a school setting
- Use digital systems confidently — including experience with MIS such as SIMS, or willingness to undertake training
- Support and lead office staff effectively, modelling professionalism and teamwork
- Understand safeguarding responsibilities — including the updated KCSIE 2026 requirements around AI‑safeguarding, data protection and ensuring all staff are fully prepared to implement Part One of the guidance
- Uphold confidentiality and GDPR at all times
- Maintain the school’s digital presence — supporting website updates and contributing to positive, compliant social media communication
- Commit to ongoing professional development and training
We can offer
- A welcoming, supportive and collaborative team
- Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who make every day meaningful
- Opportunities for training and development, including safeguarding and digital‑skills training
- A varied and rewarding role within our growing Federation
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support wellbeing
- A workplace where kindness, professionalism and humour are valued
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