Office Manager

Teaching Personnel; Chorley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is looking for an Office Manager for a temporary to permanent position in Chorley. You will oversee day-to-day office operations, supervise administrative staff, and support the senior leadership team. Ideal candidates should have strong organisational and communication skills, with previous experience in an office environment. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Opportunities for professional development

Child protection training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school or busy office environment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of administrative processes.
• Proficiency with IT systems.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the school office.
• Supervise administrative staff and manage office workflows.
• Support the senior leadership team with various tasks.
• Handle admissions and attendance reporting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

IT proficiency

Job description

Overview

Office Manager - Admin Role (Temporary to Permanent) | Location: Chorley, Lancashire | Start Date: 1st December | Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent | Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the school office, ensuring administrative systems are effective, efficient, and support the wider needs of the school.
• Supervise administrative staff, manage office workflows, and act as the key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the senior leadership team, handle confidential information, coordinate schedules, manage school communications, and support compliance with school policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility for admissions, attendance reporting, and general correspondence.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in a school or busy office environment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of administrative processes, proficient with IT systems, and able to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience supervising staff or leading a team is desirable but not essential.

Benefits and What We Offer

Supportive and welcoming school environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to the smooth running of the school.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Early applications are encouraged, and interviews will be arranged shortly after the closing date.

Additional Information

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. See FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position; in some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
• Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
• We offer all our registered candidates free child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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