Office Manager - Barford Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Birmingham is looking for an enthusiastic Office Manager to lead their administrative team. You will ensure the smooth running of school operations and support the educational environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with school administration systems like Bromcom and strong organizational skills. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a close-knit community. Apply by email to the school's Business Manager by Sunday, 18th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with school administration systems such as Bromcom.
• Competence in using a range of computer programmes and software.
• Ability to lead and empower an administrative team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the office team and facilitate smooth operations.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of administrative tasks.
• Ensure efficient and confidential support for the school.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proactive leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Bromcom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Office Manager

Permanent - Full Time

Start date: To be arranged 36.5 hours per week Permanent - term time only

Salary: Grade 3 (£27,254 - £33,434 FTE SCP 9 - 22) pro rata

We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly person to manage our office team.

Are you a highly organized, proactive leader with a knack for seamless operations? Barford Primary School is seeking an exceptional School Office Manager to be at the helm of administrative excellence

Ideally, you will have experience of working with school administration systems such as Bromcom and be comfortable and competent using a range of computer programmes and software.

This isn't just about managing an office; it's about playing a pivotal role in creating an outstanding educational environment. You'll lead and empower our administrative team, ensuring efficient and confidential support.

From general administration to secretarial, reprographic, and premises services, you'll strategically oversee a diverse portfolio, ensuring the smooth running and strategic development of our school's operational backbone.

If you thrive on responsibility, love optimising processes, and are eager to make a significant impact on a school community, we want to hear from you!

Here at Barford we believe, Happy Hearts, healthy minds, exhilarating experiences – inspires success!

Our children and the community we serve, are at the heart of all we do. We are a diverse and inclusive primary school, with a lot to be proud of. Working at Barford Primary School is extremely rewarding and personally satisfying. A close and supportive ethos exists throughout school and whilst we all work extremely hard, there is also lots of laughter!

How to Apply?

Send an application and recruitment monitoring form to our School Business Manager, Kaylee Lilly via email [e-mail] by Sunday 18th January 2026.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st January 2026.

Barford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with the requirements set out in KCSIE 2025, an online search will also be carried out on short‑listed candidates to help identify any incidents or issues.

The outcome of the online search may be discussed at interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, please refer to schools Employment of ex‑offenders policy and Safeguarding and Child protection policy available on the school website.