Office Manager

Empowering Learning; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Birmingham seeks an experienced Office Manager for a term-time only position. The role involves overseeing administrative tasks, supporting management, and ensuring efficient office operations. The school offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Excellent CPD and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy office setting, ideally within a school.
• Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and SIMS.
• Confident in managing workloads and delegating tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day school office operations.
• Manage administrative tasks including attendance and admissions.
• Support Headteacher with diary management and reporting.

Skills

ICT skills

Financial administration

Leadership

Team management

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Job description

Office Manager (Term Time Only)

Salary: 130 - 150 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am- 4:00pm
Contract: Fixed term for 3 terms (at first)
Location: Birmingham

Empowering Learning is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming 2 forme entry Primary School in the Birmingham area for an experienced and highly organised Office Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy school office as a senior member of staff, playing a key role in the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

Working as a Office manager you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the school office, ensuring it runs efficiently and professionally
• Be the first point of contact for staff, parents, visitors, and external agencies, providing a warm and helpful welcome
• Manage and oversee administrative tasks including attendance, admissions, and data entry
• Support the Headteacher and senior leadership team with diary management, correspondence, and reporting
• Take responsibility for financial administration, including budgeting, invoicing, and ordering supplies
• Supervise and coordinate office staff, delegating tasks appropriately and supporting their professional development
• Liaise with the local authority and external providers to support the smooth delivery of school services
• Ensure compliance with school policies and statutory requirements

Requirements of Office manager:

• Has proven experience in a busy office setting, ideally with recent experience in a school environment
• Possesses strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and SIMS
• Is confident in managing varied workloads and delegating effectively within a team
• Understands financial procedures and school budget responsibilities
• Is positive, enthusiastic, and highly motivated

In return, the school offers:

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Excellent CPD and development opportunities
• A vibrant and dynamic setting focused on continuous improvement and excellence

If you're a School Office Manager who feels this opportunity is the right fit - or if you know someone who would thrive in this environment - please apply today. For more information, visit Empowering Learning to learn more about who we are and what we do.

Apply now to be part of a school that's passionate about early years education and dedicated to excellence.