Office Manager

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking an enthusiastic Office Manager to enhance and support their school administration team. The ideal applicant will have extensive office experience and a strong commitment to child welfare. You will work in a positive environment, under pressure, to ensure the school’s mission is met. Opportunities for professional development are provided. This role is essential in fostering a welcoming reception and a supportive community for both children and staff. Applications are open until Dec 4, 2025.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive office experience and administration skills.
• Ability to lead and support a developing school admin team.
• Commitment to school values and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school office reception and administration.
• Support the wider school community in delivering the school's mission.
• Work under pressure in a busy environment.

Job description

What is the job role?

Are you looking to join an innovative school on their amazing journey and make a real difference to children and their families? Are you passionate about your own career development? If so, then we would welcome your application!

The School Business Manager is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible Office Manager on behalf of the Head Teacher and Governing Body.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced administrator with extensive office experience who can lead a developing school admin team, supporting the wider school community to deliver our mission.

You will:

• Be committed to our school values;
• Put the children first;
• Be able to offer a welcoming and positive reception;
• Work as flexibly as part of a team;
• Be able to work well under pressure in a busy environment;
• Have a clear understanding of school office practices and procedures.

We can offer:

• Kind, caring, hard‑working and motivated children;
• Friendly, supportive and motivated staff team who are committed to improvement;
• Positive working environment with a proactive commitment to staff wellbeing;
• A school on a journey of ongoing improvement and development;
• Full commitment to ongoing professional development opportunities.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: 04/12/2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing 12/01/2026

Coventry City Council

Attached documents

• Office Manager DEC 2025 Candidate Pack.pdf