Office Manager

GLF Schools; Tilgate; In loco; GBP 22.000 - 23.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Descrizione del lavoro

Southgate Primary School, part of GLF Schools, is seeking an organised Office Manager to lead the office team and ensure efficient day-to-day operations. You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, handling administrative processes and supporting leadership teams.

Ideal candidates will have school office experience, strong planning and finance abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office with familiarity in SIMS or Pupil Asset.

Competenze

• Experience in a school office, ideally educational environment.
• Leadership skills to motivate and manage office staff.
• Excellent planning, organisational and finance abilities with attention to detail.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office; familiarity with SIMS or Pupil Asset is a bonus.
• Clear, professional communication and welcoming manner.
• Reliable with timekeeping, integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Team player with proactive attitude and safeguarding awareness.

Mansioni

• Lead and support the office team, ensuring smooth administration across the schools.
• Oversee daily operations and manage financial processes.
• Support Leadership Teams and act as first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards in all communications.

Conoscenze

School office exp

Leadership

Planning & finance

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Pupil Asset

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Team player

Strumenti

SIMS

Pupil Asset

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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

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

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. Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education.

GLF Schools Employment Offer

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career 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)