Office Manager

GLF Schools; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheatfield Primary School is looking for a full-time Office Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have excellent IT skills, experience in a school environment, and a friendly demeanor to support students and staff. This role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive community dedicated to transforming education.

Benefits

Access to a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Family-friendly policies

Staff benefits portal

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy school office is ideal.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the office team and ensure efficient administrative systems.
• Serve as a point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Manage priorities calmly in a busy environment.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

GCSE level C or above in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft packages

Google packages

Bromcom

Parent Mail

Job description

Wheatfield Primary School - Office Manager Vacancy

Wheatfield Primary School is seeking to recruit a full-time Office Manager to join our hardworking school team.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced administrator to lead our office team. If you are confident, friendly, flexible, and eager to make a positive impact on our students' outcomes, this role could be perfect for you.

The successful candidate will be hardworking and motivated, ensuring efficient administrative systems that provide high-quality service to our school community and meet deadlines. This busy, varied role requires a pleasant, welcoming demeanor and the ability to stay calm and adaptable in unexpected situations.

Competence with Microsoft, Google, and the ability to learn new systems are essential. The candidate should handle confidential information professionally, communicate effectively, and ideally have experience in a busy school office. You will also serve as a friendly point of contact for parents and visitors, addressing queries efficiently.

What We Are Looking For

• Excellent IT skills, proficient in Microsoft and Google packages
• Experience with school-based packages such as Bromcom, Parent Mail, MS packages, or similar is desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities calmly
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and a good team player
• Effective communicator across diverse audiences
• Willing to contribute positively to school life
• GCSE level C or above in Maths and English

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for further details before applying.

About Our Cluster

Our cluster includes four primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director: Wheatfield Primary, Windmill Primary, Floreat Montague Park, and Frogmore Junior School. This role offers opportunities to collaborate, share expertise, and pursue professional development and career progression across the cluster.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As part of GLF Schools, you will join a community dedicated to transforming education. We offer regular career development opportunities within our 43 academies and central team, supporting growth and professional fulfillment.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 staff and 17,000+ pupils
• Founded on Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness
• 43 schools across 7 Local Authority areas in southern England
• Supporting each school's unique identity while fostering community
• Committed to providing the best possible education for all children

GLF Schools Employment Benefits

Our generous employment package includes:

• Access to a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly policies
• Staff benefits portal
• A collaborative working environment

The Details

Contract: 8:15 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday, 8:15 am - 3:45 pm Friday (36 hours/week), term time + 2 weeks (total 41 weeks/year)

Closing Date: 4th June

Interview Week: w/c 9th June

Preliminary calls and visits are welcome; contact the School Office to arrange.

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

We support flexible working and celebrate diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where all staff and students can thrive. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those based on ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time and to interview shortlisted candidates before the closing date. References may be requested upon application; please specify if you wish to delay this.