Office Manager

Whitchurch Primary School; West of England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitchurch Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Office Manager to support the Headteacher and leadership team, staff, pupils and families, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school on a daily basis.

The Office Manager will lead the day-to-day administration of the school, overseeing administrative and financial processes, maintaining key systems and records, supporting safeguarding and compliance requirements, coordinating admissions and attendance

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in school administration or similar environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to safeguarding and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication with pupils, families and staff.
• Availability to work three days per week, 8:00–17:00.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day administration of the school.
• Oversee administrative and financial processes.
• Maintain key systems and records.
• Support safeguarding and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate admissions and attendance processes.
• Provide welcoming and professional service to pupils, families, staff and visitors.

Skills

Organisation

Administrative skills

Financial administration

Safeguarding compliance

Stakeholder communication

Admissions coordination

Attendance coordination

Job description

Whitchurch Primary School, part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised Office Manager to join our friendly and committed team.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the Headteacher, leadership team, staff, pupils and families, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school on a daily basis.

The Office Manager will lead the day-to-day administration of the school, overseeing administrative and financial processes, maintaining key systems and records, supporting safeguarding and compliance requirements, coordinating admissions and attendance processes, and providing a welcoming and professional service to pupils, families, staff and visitors.

While the working pattern can be discussed at interview, the successful candidate will need to be available to work three days per week from 8:00am to 5:00pm to support the operational needs of the school.

This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.