Office Manager. Job in Wolverhampton Education & Training Jobs

Empowering Learning; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant nursery in Wolverhampton seeks an experienced Office Manager to oversee operations and administration. The role involves leading the school office efficiently, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The school offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Excellent CPD opportunities

Dynamic setting focused on improvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy office setting, ideally in a school environment.
• Strong ICT skills including Microsoft Office and SIMS required.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual sought.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the school office and manage administrative tasks.
• Supervise and coordinate office staff, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Responsible for financial administration like budgeting and invoicing.

Skills

ICT skills

Financial procedures understanding

Delegation

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Job description

Office Manager (Term Time Only)

Salary: 35,235 - 39,513 (pro rata)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Fixed term for 3 terms (at first)
Location: Wolverhampton
Vacancy Reference: EA(phone number removed)
Closing Date: Thursday 10 July 2025, 12:00pm

Empowering Learning is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and vibrant Nursery school in the Wolverhampton area for an experienced and highly organised Office Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy school office as a senior member of staff, playing a key role in the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

Working as a Office manager you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the school office, ensuring it runs efficiently and professionally
• Be the first point of contact for staff, parents, visitors, and external agencies, providing a warm and helpful welcome
• Manage and oversee administrative tasks including attendance, admissions, and data entry
• Support the Headteacher and senior leadership team with diary management, correspondence, and reporting
• Take responsibility for financial administration, including budgeting, invoicing, and ordering supplies
• Supervise and coordinate office staff, delegating tasks appropriately and supporting their professional development
• Liaise with the local authority and external providers to support the smooth delivery of school services
• Ensure compliance with school policies and statutory requirements

Requirements of Office manager:

• Has proven experience in a busy office setting, ideally with recent experience in a school environment
• Possesses strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and SIMS
• Is confident in managing varied workloads and delegating effectively within a team
• Understands financial procedures and school budget responsibilities
• Is positive, enthusiastic, and highly motivated

In return, the school offers:

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Excellent CPD and development opportunities
• A vibrant and dynamic setting focused on continuous improvement and excellence

If you're a School Office Manager who feels this opportunity is the right fit - or if you know someone who would thrive in this environment - please apply today. For more information, visit Empowering Learning to learn more about who we are and what we do.

Apply now to be part of a school that's passionate about early years education and dedicated to excellence.