Office Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellbeing support

Local government pension

Money saving benefits

Job summary

Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School, located near the Leeds/Bradford border, seeks an experienced Office Manager to run the school office and provide comprehensive administrative support. The role supports a busy, multi-cultural community and requires a calm, professional, and proactive approach.

Working hours are 36.25 per week, Monday to Friday 8.15am–4.00pm, term-time plus five additional days. A permanent post follows probation.

Qualifications

• Calm, courteous and professional approach with a ‘can do attitude’.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisation and multitasking capabilities.
• Excellent communicator with parents, colleagues and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Manage busy school office and provide a full range of administrative services.
• Respond to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Communicate confidently with parents, colleagues and pupils.
• Work flexibly with staff, pupils, parents and governors.
• Undertake financial admin such as processing orders, invoices and cash handling.

Skills

Organisation

Deadline management

Communication

Teamwork

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Arbor

Financial admin

Tools

Arbor

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School is a ‘good’ school (OfSTED, Nov 2023) with excellent modern facilities and it is set within spacious, attractive grounds near the Leeds / Bradford border. The school offers a caring, professional and supportive environment for children, parents and staff alike, and serves a vibrant, multi-cultural community.

The Governing Body wish to appoint an experienced and well organised professional to efficiently manage our busy school office providing a full range of administrative services effectively as required by the school. You will have a calm, courteous and professional approach with a ‘can do attitude’ along with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work effectively as a team member. You will be able to work flexibly and efficiently and have a commitment to equal opportunities.

This role is offered at 36.25 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.15am – 4.00pm, term-time plus five additional days. This is a permanent post following the completion of a successful probationary / induction period.

We are looking for an Office Manager who:

• Is highly motivated and organised with a strong working knowledge of effective schools’ administrative systems.


• Can respond to changing priorities with a proven ability to meet required deadlines.


• Has excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.


• Is able to communicate confidently and appropriately with parents, colleagues and pupils and have a warm, friendly and empathetic manner.


• Has a flexible approach working in partnership with staff, pupils, parents and governors.


• Is proficient in Google and Microsoft packages and school management software (Arbor).


• Can undertake general financial admin e.g. processing orders/invoices/cash handling.

You will be joining an inclusive school that celebrates diversity and where everyone associated with the children is devoted to providing the very best opportunities for all.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of excellent practitioners.


• fantastic children who are well mannered and work hard.


• a happy working environment with a positive and inclusive ethos.


• opportunity to develop knowledge and skills.


• employee benefits, including access to Employee Wellbeing Support, local government pension and other money saving benefits.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged but you will not be disadvantaged if you are unable to visit. If you would like to book a visit, please contact our School Business Manager, Janet Spencer on 0113 3862560.

Further details about the role

For more information about the school, please see our website: www.pudseyboltonroyd.org

To request an application pack, please email [e-mail]

Applications must be made using the Leeds City Council application form, CV’s will not be accepted.

Interviews: Friday 6th November 2026.

Please include a contact number as short-listed candidates will be informed by telephone. Unsuccessful candidates will be contacted via email.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online.

We passionately believe that a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcomed and valued will be a better place for children and our staff. We want a staff body which reflects the population of Leeds.