Office Manager

Education Experts; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Office Manager for a well-established primary school in Birmingham starting January 2026. This role offers full-time hours with potential permanent placement. Candidates should have a relevant UK qualification and substantial experience in a primary education setting, along with understanding education practices and ability to provide exceptional references. Salary ranges from £130 to £150 per day.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working in a primary education setting.
• Ability to manage office tasks effectively.
• Understanding of safeguarding processes in education.

Responsibilities

• Support the school administrative functions.
• Manage communication within the school community.
• Ensure compliance with safer recruitment practices.

Skills

Understanding of education practices

Experience in primary education setting

Ability to provide exceptional references

Education

Relevant UK based qualification

Job description

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking an experienced school Office Manager for a well-established primary school in Birmingham (B19), West Midlands. This is a long-term role within a supportive school community.

This primary school-based Office Manager job is offered on a full-time, interim basis to start from January 2026. If you are available from January 2026 and seeking a new education-based office support role we would be keen to speak with you. The role is initially offered full time, Monday to Friday with working hours of 8.30 to 4.30pm. A part time working pattern may be considered. You will have the opportunity to apply on a permanent basis after a period of time. We are a locally based, family run recruitment business specialising in Education. With over 15 years worth of experience supporting education settings and candidates across primary, secondary and SEND divisions, Education Experts provide you with a personal service like no other. We are ideally looking for a school experienced office professional who has an understanding of education practices.

We are committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. In order to be successfully shortlisted in any of your applications with us we will require the following:

A relevant UK based qualification.

Substantial experience working within a primary education setting.

All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.

Exceptional references.

All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your experience and personal requirements.

Proposed start date: January 2026

Salary: £130 to £150 per day

Date posted: 15.12.25

Application closing date: 09.01.25

If you are an education experienced office professional and are willing to work in or are local to the Birmingham, B19, West Midlands area please do not hesitate to get in touch. For all initial enquiries or to submit a CV, please contact the Education Experts office directly.