Office Manager Required In Sheffield Primary School – Immediate Start

Marchant Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is recruiting an Office Manager for a welcoming Sheffield primary school. You will oversee the busy administrative function, front-of-house service, pupil data management and line-manage the admin staff.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and SLT, serving as the main contact for parents and visitors while ensuring safeguarding compliance and smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative background, ideally within an educational setting.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MIS software.
• Clear Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school office team, delegating daily duties and maintaining high standards of communication, organization and customer service.
• Maintain pupil and staff records using school management systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom), manage attendance, admissions and census returns.
• Oversee visitor reception, SCR updates, and safeguarding compliance at the front door.
• Assist with school event coordination, parent communications, school trip logistics and general admin support for senior leadership.

Skills

Administrative Leadership

Organizational Skills

Tools

MS Office

MIS software (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom)

Job description

Salary: Grade 5 / 6 (Dependent on experience)

Role Overview

A warm and welcoming primary school in Sheffield is looking for an efficient and proactive Office Manager to oversee its busy school administrative function. This full-time, permanent role is the operational heartbeat of the school, ensuring smooth daily administration, front-of-house service, pupil data management, and line management of the administrative support staff.

Working closely with the Headteacher and the school leadership team, you will act as the key point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies. The role is well-suited to an experienced school administrator, senior receptionist, or administrative team leader looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive education environment.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

Administrative Leadership

Lead and manage the school office team, delegating daily duties and ensuring high standards of communication, organization, and customer service.

Data & Systems Management

Maintain accurate pupil and staff records using school management systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom), managing attendance tracking, admissions, and census returns.

Front-of-House & Safeguarding

Oversee visitor reception procedures, single central record (SCR) updates, and ensure robust safeguarding compliance at the front door.

Operational Support

Assist with school event coordination, parent communications, school trip logistics, and general administrative support for senior leadership.

Qualifications & Skills

Strong administrative background (ideally within an educational setting), excellent proficiency with MS Office and MIS software, strong organizational skills, and a clear Enhanced DBS check.

School & Department Highlights

Welcoming Environment

A vibrant school community with a supportive staff team and a positive working atmosphere.

Modern Office Suite

Well-resourced administrative environment equipped with modern digital communication platforms.

Professional Growth

Access to local authority network groups, ongoing administrative software training, and professional development.

Office Manager Required in Sheffield Primary School – Immediate Start Sheffield, England, United Kingdom