Office Manager

Bracknell Schools; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks an enthusiastic Office Manager to ensure smooth operations within the school environment. Responsibilities include leading the administration team, managing the reception, and providing a welcoming presence for staff and visitors. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills and experience with management and office software, contributing to a supportive and vibrant team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Office Manager in a relevant setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration team and manage reception services.
• Oversee all aspects of school administration.
• Support staff, pupils, parents, and visitors.

Skills

Office Manager Experience

Microsoft Office

Management Experience

QuickBooks

Accounting

Office Experience

Dental Office Experience

Payroll

Administrative Experience

Eaglesoft

Human Resources

Bookkeeping

Job description

Jennetts Park CE Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, committed and friendly Office Manager to join our team. This is a vital role where you will keep the school running smoothly, supporting staff, pupils, parents and visitors alike.

As Office Manager you will lead our administration team, manage the reception service and oversee all aspects of school administration. You will be the welcoming face and professional link for everyone who comes into or contacts our school. While experience in a primary school setting and using SIMS is desirable it is not essential; we value dedication, organisation and a polite approachable manner above all.

Joining Jennetts Park means becoming part of a supportive and vibrant team that enables every member of our community to live life in all its fullness. You will play a key role in ensuring our school is a welcoming, well‑run environment where staff and pupils can thrive.

Take a virtual tour of our school here : or visit us in person; we would love to meet you.

Closing Date

Tuesday 6th Jan 2026

Interviews

Friday 9th Jan 2026

The school reserves the right to close this advert early once sufficient applications have been received.

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

Please complete the attached application form and return it to...

The Bonitas Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Employment is with Bonitas Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received – it is therefore not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within two weeks of the closing date then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful – in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.

Key Skills

• Office Manager Experience
• Microsoft Office
• Management Experience
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Office Experience
• Dental Office Experience
• Payroll
• Administrative Experience
• Eaglesoft
• Human Resources
• Bookkeeping

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1