Dynamic School Office Manager

Sacred Heart RC Primary School; Middleton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart RC Primary School in Middleton is seeking an organised Office Manager to provide essential business support to the headteacher and school community. This permanent, term-time role offers 37 hours per week, working across a busy school office, with responsibilities spanning finance, HR, data systems and front-of-house duties.

The successful candidate will have experience in school administration, be committed to Catholic values, and understand GDPR.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school office or similar administrative setting.
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos and values.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection duties.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with initiative and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the school’s financial administration, including budgeting support, monitoring expenditure, processing orders and invoices, and ensuring best value in all procurement activities.
• Managing the school’s management information systems to ensure accurate pupil and staff data, including census returns, attendance monitoring and statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, safeguarding requirements, health and safety legislation, and trust/local authority policies, maintaining accurate records and audit trails.
• Supporting the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team with strategic planning, operational management and school improvement priorities.
• Overseeing premises management, including arranging maintenance, liaising with contractors, monitoring works, and ensuring the site remains compliant and fit for purpose.
• Managing HR administration processes including recruitment coordination, single central record oversight, absence monitoring and personnel record management.
• Leading on communication systems, ensuring effective engagement with parents and carers through digital platforms and maintaining a professional and welcoming front-of-house presence.
• Contributing to risk management processes, business continuity planning and the effective management of resources to support the school’s long-term sustainability.

Skills

Financial administration

Data management

Communication

Team collaboration

GDPR awareness

Arbor knowledge

Education

Administration or Office Management qualification

Tools

Arbor

Job description

Sacred Heart RC Primary School in Middleton is seeking an organised Office Manager to provide essential business support to the headteacher and school community. This permanent, term-time role offers 37 hours per week, working across a busy school office, with responsibilities spanning finance, HR, data systems and front-of-house duties.

The successful candidate will have experience in school administration, be committed to Catholic values, and understand GDPR.