Office Manager/School Administrator

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in the Teme Valley seeks an experienced Office Manager/School Administrator to join their team from January 1st, 2026. This key role involves managing school operations, supporting budget management, and overseeing HR. The position offers a collaborative environment with enthusiastic pupils and a supportive staff team, focusing on providing top-quality education. Applicants should be organised and passionate about education.

Benefits

Welcoming and inclusive community

Supportive staff team

Opportunity to impact children's futures

Qualifications

• Organised, confident, and efficient.
• Passionate about supporting children’s education.
• Able to communicate clearly and respectfully with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage school operations and compliance with health & safety.
• Support budget management and procurement.
• Oversee HR administration and recruitment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Business and administrative skills

Effective communication

Confidence in a busy environment

Job description

Office Manager/School Administrator

Salary: NJC Grade 5, Scale Points 12–18, £22,545.08 - £28,015.41 per annum

32.5 hours per week term time only plus training days and 5 additional days during holidays as required Monday–Friday: 8:15am – 3:45pm (1-hour break)

Clifton upon Teme Primary School is situated in the heart of the Teme Valley, it’s a vibrant community where every child is inspired to grow, and every staff member plays a vital role in shaping futures.

Our dedicated school administrator is retiring, and we are seeking an experienced, and enthusiastic School Office Manager to join our team from January 1st, 2026.

This is a key role, and you will work closely with the Headteacher and staff to ensure the smooth and effective running of our school. It is a varied and exciting position in a vibrant and happy community. This role is term time to include training days plus an extra week according to the needs of the school.

The Key Responsibilities

• Manage with the Headteacher school operations, including monitoring health & safety, compliance, and estates.
• Support financial planning, budget management, and procurement.
• Oversee HR administration, recruitment, and staff development.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to support strategic planning.
• Ensure that all resources are used effectively to deliver the best outcomes for children.

We Are Looking For someone who is:

• Organised, confident, and efficient
• Passionate about supporting children’s education
• Ready to be a key part of our school team
• Has excellent business and administrative skills.
• Is dedicated to ensuring pupils receive the very best education.
• Approaches everything with a positive and confident manner.
• Enjoys the challenge of a busy environment.
• Can communicates clearly and respectfully with a wide range of stakeholders.

Our school offers:

• A welcoming and inclusive community.
• Happy and enthusiastic pupils.
• A supportive staff team.
• The opportunity to have a real impact for children’s futures.

If you would like to join our Clifton Community, please do come and visit to find out more information, we would be delighted to show you around.

Closing date 17th November Interviews Friday 21st November.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant employment checks, online checks and completion of the disqualification by association declaration form (Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009) References will be sought confirming your suitability to work with children.