Office Manager

Ganton School; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Ganton School is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the administrative team and oversee day-to-day office operations. You will support the School Business Manager in budgeting, HR, and resource management to ensure efficient services.

The role requires strong leadership, organisational skills, and a proactive approach to continuously improve administrative procedures and data analysis within the school environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English at minimum standard.
• NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or experience.
• First Aider qualification or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the administrative team and oversee day-to-day office functions.
• Support finance, HR and operational efficiency with robust systems.
• Manage resources, budget monitoring and regular audits.
• Line manage administrative, lunchtime and site staff.
• Ensure segregation of duties and adherence to financial procedures.

Skills

Budgeting & financial oversight

Leadership & line management

Interpersonal communication

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

NVQ 3 or equivalent

First Aider qualification

Tools

ICT skills

Job description

OFFICE MANAGER
GANTON SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point: 6, SCP 14-19
Salary: £30,515 - £33,119 FTE, £26,329 - £28,576 Actual, £15.82– £17.17/hr
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term time + 5 training days (195 days/year)
Start date: ASAP Following pre-employment checks

Ganton School is seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Office Manager to join our team as soon as possible. We are a vibrant, welcoming school, committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for every child. Ganton is outward-looking, truly inclusive, and committed to excellence in personalised learning and well-being.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive team, playing a vital leadership role in the smooth and effective operation of the school office. As Office Manager, you will lead and motivate the administrative team, overseeing day-to-day office functions, supporting colleagues, and ensuring that systems and procedures are implemented consistently and efficiently.

The successful candidate will be an organised, adaptable, and proactive professional with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. You will contribute to the continued development of the school's administrative, financial, and support services, with responsibility for finance, human resources, and operational efficiency. A strong commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality support services is essential.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ensure the smooth running of the school office on a day-to-day basis ensuring that segregation of duties as per financial procedures is adhered to.
• Manage all administrative duties related to personnel, recruitment of staff, ensuring all relevant documentation is maintained and kept up-to-date.
• Manage complex administrative procedures including keeping the Single Central Record up-to-date.
• Support the School Business Manager in the selection and management of resources, including management of a budget and regular audit of resources.
• Line Management of administrative support staff, lunchtime staff & site staff

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• GCSE 5 A*-C or equivalent including Maths and English
• NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
• Qualified First Aider, or a willingness to undergo training
• Ability to use initiative and plan/prioritise work
• Ability to use ICT skills to manage & analyse data
• Experience of budgetary control

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

Closing date for completed applications

8am, Wednesday 23 September 2026

Interview date

5 October 2026 (revised date)

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.