At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the busy school office, ensuring smooth communication and operations.
- Company: A modern, welcoming primary school with a supportive leadership team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Join a friendly team in a community-focused environment.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of school life, supporting staff and students every day.
- Qualifications: Previous school office experience and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 28142 - 31022 £ per year.
Fixed Term Contract: 9-12 months
Hours: 37 per week | Fully office based
Location: Durham, DH1
Interviews: Week commencing 17th July
Start date: 1st September (new term)
Salary: £28,142 - £31,022
Hours: Full Time - 8.15am - 4.15pm, 8.15am - 3:45pm Friday
We are delighted to be supporting a modern, welcoming and genuinely friendly primary school in the appointment of a School Office Manager to cover a maternity leave. This is a key role at the heart of the school, working within a supportive and approachable leadership team, alongside a Head Teacher who is highly visible, down-to-earth, and genuinely values the work of their staff. You will be joining a school where people work together, support one another, and take pride in creating a calm, well-run environment for over 300 children.
This is a hands-on, all-rounder role, ideal for someone who enjoys being busy, likes variety, and is confident rolling up their sleeves to keep the school office running smoothly. You will have one direct report within the office team.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading the day-to-day running of a busy main school office
- Being the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, ensuring a warm and professional welcome
- Answering calls, managing enquiries, and supporting the smooth flow of communication across the school
- Using key school systems including Arbor, ParentMail and ParentPay
- Supporting HR processes including:
- Timesheets and sickness records
- Contracts and changes to staff roles
- Recruitment administration
- DBS checks and referencing for new starters
- Processing invoices and supporting financial administration
- Overseeing the school fund account
- Liaising with premises staff, including cleaners and caretakers, to support the smooth running of the site
- General office management and day-to-day problem solving in a busy school environment
What we're looking for:
- Previous school office experience is essential
- Experience in a School Office Manager or senior school administration role is highly desirable
- Confident user of Arbor (essential) and other school systems
- Strong understanding of school HR and operational processes
- A calm, organised and proactive approach in a busy environment
- Someone who enjoys being hands-on and is happy to "muck in" where needed
- A team player who thrives in a supportive, community-focused school
Why join this school?
- A warm, welcoming and modern primary school environment
- A genuinely supportive leadership team who value staff wellbeing
- A friendly office team where everyone works together
- A visible and approachable Head Teacher who is highly respected within the school community
- A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life
We are happy to discuss and support reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates.
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