At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the school admin team and ensure smooth office operations.
- Company: St Mary's School, committed to excellence in education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and leadership development.
- Other info: Join a vibrant community with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on school administration and support student success.
- Qualifications: Significant administrative experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 36581 - 36581 £ per year.
- Office Manager
- Full Time - Permanent- From October 2026
- 37 hrs - 7.30am-4.00pm Monday-Thursday and Friday 7.30am-3.30pm with one hour lunch
The Governors wish to an outstanding Office Manager to lead the school admin team and ensure the smooth running of the Main Office and other admin support in school.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain an enhanced leadership post within the school’s support staff structure.
The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure that all aspects of administration at St Mary's are outstanding.
The successful candidate will lead a team of Senior Admin Assistants and Admin Assistants in school.
Specific areas of work will be agreed with the successful applicant following appointment but the duties and responsibilities of the Office Manager will include:
- Leading the school admin team and ensuring the smooth running of the office and effective administrative support across the school.
- Delegating appropriate work to members of the administration team and ensuring that work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
- Leading the school admin team to ensure high quality communication with parents via our MIS system Arbor, telephone, email and in person.
- Leading support staff review, including leading review meetings, with the administration team.
- Ensuring that all school documentation is maintained and updated, including support in the production of the school newsletters, prospectus, staff handbook etc.
- Leading the completion of whole school administrative priorities at key points in the school calendar. For example, Parents' Evenings.
- Leading admin support for school transition process and events.
- Welcoming, looking after and providing hospitality for all school visitors throughout the year.
- Organising the administration of examination results.
- Organising the work time of administrative staff, including on-call days.
- Providing administrative support for all school recruitment.
- Providing administrative support and bookings for trips, visits and residential visits.
- Provide support to the SLT in the management of daily staff cover for planned and unplanned absences.
- Management of free school meals and organising alternative provision where required.
- Ensuring excellent relationships with staff, parents, governors, contractors' representatives and external agencies in order to promote the objectives of the school.
- Leading and/or contributing to all of the regular duties of Senior Admin/Admin Assistant roles.
- Fully supporting the school's Catholic/Christian ethos.
- Carrying out any other duties as directed by Senior Leaders commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.
Applicants must have significant and current administrative experience and expertise to apply for this role.
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Office Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: St Mary's Catholic School
St Mary's Catholic School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and faith-driven environment where educators can thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive community, teachers are encouraged to grow and inspire students in their journey of faith and learning. Located in the picturesque town of Bishop's Stortford, the school provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners while being part of a dedicated team.
