Operational Office Manager - Walton-on-Trent CofE Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Operational Office Manager to oversee office systems and support the Headteacher. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and experience in similar positions. Join a progressive Trust dedicated to excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Experience in office systems, payroll, and recruitment processes.
• Ability to build relationships within the school and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead office systems and support financial planning.
• Manage budget and assist Headteacher with administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Operational Office Manager - Walton-on-Trent CofE Primary School

WMJobs Swadlincote, England, United Kingdom

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Operational Office Manager

Permanent, full time working 37 hours per week term time only for 42 weeks per year

(38 weeks during term time, 5 INSET days and 15 additional days worked across the academic year as directed by the Headteacher)

John Taylor MAT,

Operational Office Manager

Permanent, full time working 37 hours per week term time only for 42 weeks per year

(38 weeks during term time, 5 INSET days and 15 additional days worked across the academic year as directed by the Headteacher)

Salary: Grade 7 £29,093 to £32,654 per annum pro rata

Actual salary: £27,066 to £30,378 per annum

The successful candidate will join our busy office team and take responsibility for leading on office systems, payroll and recruitment processes and supporting financial planning. With a key role in the management of budget and supporting the Headteacher with confidential administration, this role offers variation and challenge. We’re looking to appoint a colleague who is capable of working as an integral part of our team, contributing to school improvement and with the initiative to respond to problems.

You will bring well-developed interpersonal skills, an ability to prioritise and complete work independently, as well as an adaptable and approachable manner enabling you to build relationships within the school and the wider community including parents and governors. We’re looking for someone who has experience in a similar role and is ready for the next step in their career. Support is available for your longer-term professional development.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact the Headteacher, Leanne Gaffiney, by emailing [e-mail] or telephoning 01283 716151.

Please see the recruitment pack here for more details and how to apply.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]

Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 2nd June 2025 at 12.00pm

Selection/Interview: Monday 9th June 2025

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.

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