Office Manager

TES FE News; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Chelmsford seeks an energetic Office Manager responsible for administrative support and staff management. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy office, a knack for problem-solving, and be adept in ICT packages, particularly Microsoft Office. The role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to be part of a supportive work environment, committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience of development, management and operation of administrative systems.
• Successful experience of administrative work in a busy office environment.
• Ability to manage and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of administrative support functions.
• Oversee staff management and operational tasks.
• Implement policies and procedures.

Skills

Staff Management

Operational Coordination

Communication

Problem Solving

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Office Manager

Scale 7 Point 19 – 24 £31,067 - £34,314 Actual Salary £28,659.81 - £31,655.22 p.a.

37 Hours per week, 42 weeks per year 3 weeks holiday working

Start 1st September 2025

We are seeking an energetic and organised office Manager to be responsible for the management of the administrative support functions across the whole school, ensuring the provision of an effective and efficient service. To be responsible for office personnel matters and office staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff Management
• Operational Coordination
• Administrative Task Oversight
• Communication and Support
• Policy and procedure Implementation
• Problem Solving and decision making
• Ability to manage and motivate staff
• Successful experience of administrative work in a busy office environment
• Experience of development, management and operation of administrative systems and
  
  

ICT packages, including Microsoft Office

• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times
  
  

St John Payne Catholic School is a diverse, friendly, supportive and community spirited secondary school with 1200 students including 260 in the sixth form, enjoying a long record of academic success and high-quality pastoral care.

For an application pack please contact the school office or follow the link from the 'Vacancies' section of our website www.sjp.essex.sch.uk.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and fitness to work questionnaire.

Closing Date: 8.00am Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Interviews: TBC

The school reserves the right to interview in advance of the closing date.