School Office Manager

Contract Details

• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Term-Time only, plus 5 Inset days, plus 5 additional days to be worked over the school holiday periods
• Grade: JG 6 SCP 19 - 23
• Salary: £32,061 - £34,434 per annum pro rata
• Actual Salary: £28,775.77 - £30,905.61

The Role

St Mary Redcliffe CE Primary School wishes to appoint an experienced, highly organised, flexible and friendly Office Manager to run our school office. The Office Manager will be responsible for overseeing the administrative, financial, and organisational processes within the school and to undertake a range of administrative and organisational duties which support the management of the school in an effective and positive manner.

We are looking for:

• A flexible team player who is positive, passionate about their job and a problem solver
• Someone that can develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with pupils, the staff team and parents
• Have excellent organisational skills and be able to operate successfully and calmly under pressure
• Someone that can use their own initiative, is highly organised and can manage the busy environment of a school office
• Have great IT skills (Word/ Excel/Outlook and be able to use data systems e.g. SIMS / BromCom) and have a commitment to training and professional development
• A person who is self-motivated, creative and flexible
• Respects confidentiality
• A person with a good sense of humour

In return our friendly, engaging school can offer:

• A fabulous working environment with children who really want to learn
• A friendly and successful school
• A growing school with dedicated and hard-working staff
• A positive learning environment
• Supportive staff, governors, parents and community
• Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Access to wellbeing support 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

The School

St Mary Redcliffe is a vibrant, inclusive, and nurturing primary school located in the heart of the inner city. As an academy, we are part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, which allows us to deliver an exceptional education rooted in our Christian ethos. Our school's vision and values, 'Rooted in Love', guide us in cultivating an environment where our pupils can thrive. We believe in instilling the values of hope, empathy, acceptance, respect, thankfulness, and selflessness in all that we do. You’ll find us situated at the top of Windmill Hill, on the edge of the beautiful Victoria Park. Our school is part of a rich and diverse community, where we come together to develop our understanding of the world and foster a deep and lasting love of learning.

The Trust

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi‑Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust. The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross‑phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non‑denominational and Church of England schools.

Closing Information

• Closing Date: 15 May 2026 at 9am
• Interview Date: 22 May 2026

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. This appointment will be subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure; Disclosure by association document; proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer. Please note the proof of right to work in the UK will be required at interview.