Office Manager (Nether Stowe School)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in England seeks an experienced Office Manager to ensure efficient operations within its busy administrative office. This pivotal role involves leading an administrative team, overseeing critical data reporting, and supporting the overall function of the school, including compliance with GDPR. With a focus on team development and effective communication, this position offers rewarding opportunities in a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits

Development through training and progression opportunities

Term time working with limited holiday requirements

Competitive salary and employee assistance programme

Competitive pension scheme

Professional development and wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Strong background in office administration and team leadership.
• Experience with school systems such as Bromcom is desirable.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the administration team and oversee information systems.
• Responsible for the Single Central Record and regulatory compliance.
• Safeguard data as the school's designated GDPR contact.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Emotional intelligence

ICT skills

Tools

Bromcom

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead our busy school office at Nether Stowe School. This is a key role, ensuring the smooth and professional running of our administrative services and providing vital support to students, parents/carers, staff and external stakeholders.

In this role, you’ll lead and manage the administration team while overseeing the school’s information systems and statutory data reporting. You will be responsible for the Single Central Record (SCR), working closely with HR and payroll to support safer recruitment and compliance processes. As the school's named GDPR contact, you’ll play a crucial role in safeguarding data and supporting school-wide compliance. You'll also contribute to promoting the school through effective communications, enhance office systems, and support the development of a high-performing, well-organised administrative team.

What you'll need to succeed

• A strong background in office administration and team leadership
• Excellent ICT, communication, and organisational skills
• Experience with school systems (e.g. Bromcom) is desirable
• Ability to lead a team and build strong relationships across the school community
• A positive, solution-focused attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with students, staff, parents and carers
• The ability to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role
• A proactive team player who upholds the values of the ATLP

What you'll get in return

• Development through training and progression opportunities
• Term time working, with only one week to be worked in school holidays
• A competitive salary
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
• Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Professional development and wellbeing days

What you need to do now

To apply for the role please complete an online application form.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Kirsty Jones, Headteacher, via [e-mail] or call on 01543 263446

Completed applications should include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.