Office Manager

eTeach UK Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Flexible working

Work-life balance

Career development

Staff portal access

Job summary

GLF Schools invites an organised Office Manager to join Southgate Primary School in Crawley. You will lead the office team, oversee daily operations and financial processes, and support leadership teams to ensure a warm, professional environment.

As the first point of contact for parents and visitors, you will maintain confidentiality and safeguarding standards. 35 hours weekly, term-time only, with a salary in the lower to mid-£20k range (DOE).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a school office.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation and financial processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with SIMS or Pupil Asset is a bonus.
• Confidentiality and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the office team across multiple schools.
• Oversee daily operations and financial processes.
• Support Leadership Teams and be the first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality.

Skills

School office leadership

Staff management

Planning & org

Finance skills

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Communication

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Tools

SIMS

Pupil Asset

Job description

Salary: Associate 3 Actual Salary - £21,643.44 to £23,380.

Southgate Primary School is seeking a highly organised, proactive and personable Office Manager to their friendly and supportive team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience and a passion for helping schools run smoothly. As the first point of contact for many of our parents, visitors and staff, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the school office, while contributing to the warm and welcoming environment of our schools.

Your Opportunity

Your Opportunity In this key role, you will lead and support a dedicated office team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all administrative functions across the schools. From overseeing daily operations and managing financial processes, to supporting the Leadership Teams and acting as the first point of contact for parents and visitors, this role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You will be at the heart of the school community, promoting a warm, professional environment while maintaining excellent communication and the highest standards of confidentiality.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience working in a school office, ideally within an educational environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage office staff effectively.
• Excellent planning, organisational, administrative and finance abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), with familiarity in school systems such as SIMS or Pupil Asset considered a bonus.
• Clear, professional communication skills and a friendly, welcoming manner.
• Highly reliable with excellent timekeeping, personal integrity, and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and remain calm and positive under pressure.
• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and an understanding of the importance of safeguarding in a school environment.

About Southgate Primary School

About Southgate Primary School Our school sits within a newly established

cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Southgate

Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Forge Wood

Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords

Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to work

collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and

experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education

and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career

progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your

professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a

community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular

progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to

grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A

Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils

Founded

upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness

43

primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the

south of England

We

work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique

identity

to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible

GLF Schools Employment Offer

educationGLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,

which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

Access

to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible

working options

Generous

Work

life and family friendly policies

Employee

pathways and talent management

Access

to a staff benefits portal

Community

and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community

candidate pack for further information.The Details Start Date: ASAP Salary: GLF Associate 3 - Point 1 to Point 10 - £25,877 - £27,954 (DOE) Actual Salary: £21,643.44 to £23,380.64 (DOE) Hours: 35hrs Monday to Friday - Term Time Only (39 Weeks)

GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - Actual salary £7,097.71