Office Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Backwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain invites applications for a permanent Office Manager to run the school offices at West Leigh Infants and Backwell Juniors within Backwell Federation. It is term-time only, 35 hours per week, 8:30am–4pm with a half-hour lunch and five INSET days.

The post starts January 2027, or sooner for the right candidate. The role requires attention to detail, strong IT skills (Word and Excel) and the ability to handle confidential information and deadlines.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.
• Experience with school data systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative processes within the school.
• Oversee financial processes within the school.
• Oversee organisational processes within the school.
• Run the school offices at West Leigh Infants and Backwell Juniors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Self-motivated

Confidentiality

IT skills (Word & Excel)

Data systems (BromCom, iTrent, I AMCom

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

BromCom

iTrent

I AM Compliant

Job description

This permanent Office Manager post runs the school offices at West Leigh Infants and Backwell Juniors within Backwell Federation. The role oversees the administrative, financial and organisational processes across both schools. It is term-time only, 35 hours a week from 8:30am to 4pm with a half-hour lunch, including five INSET days. The post starts in January 2027, or sooner for the right candidate, and prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school before applying.

What the job involves

• Oversee administrative processes within the school
• Oversee financial processes within the school
• Oversee organisational processes within the school
• Run the school offices at West Leigh Infants and Backwell Juniors

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• Attention to detail
• Organised and self-motivated
• Able to work confidently under pressure to deadlines
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality
• Strong IT skills, including Word and Excel
• Able to use data systems such as BromCom, iTrent and I AM Compliant

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check and vetting
• Suitability to work with children

Nice to have

• Experience of working in education

What’s offered

• Working with children who want to learn
• Friendly and successful school
• Dedicated, hard-working staff
• Supportive staff, governors, parents, church and community
• Positive learning environment