Office Manager

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an Office Manager committed to creating a positive environment for children and families. The ideal candidate will have extensive office experience, strong leadership skills and be able to work effectively under pressure. This position supports a developing school admin team and contributes to the overall mission of the school. A proactive approach to professional development is also encouraged in this role.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive office experience required.
• Ability to lead a developing school admin team.
• Understanding of school office practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead school admin team to support wider community.
• Provide welcoming and positive reception.
• Work flexibly as part of a team in a busy environment.

Skills

Experienced administrator

Office management

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

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 a enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible Office Manger 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