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

An established industry player is seeking an Operational Office Manager to lead a busy office team at a primary school. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to manage office systems, payroll, and recruitment processes while supporting financial planning. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, contributing to the school's improvement and community engagement. The position promises professional development and the chance to be part of a progressive Trust committed to educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing office systems and supporting financial planning.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on office systems and payroll management.
• Support the Headteacher with confidential administration.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Budget Management

Payroll Management

Recruitment Processes

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in Office Management

Professional Development Support

Job description

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

Employer: John Taylor MAT
Location: Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote
Salary Grade: 7
Actual salary: £27,066 to £30,378 per annum
Closing date: 9 May 2025

Operational Office Manager
Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, term time only for 42 weeks per year
(38 weeks during term time, 5 INSET days, and 15 additional days as directed by the Headteacher)

The successful candidate will join our busy office team, leading on office systems, payroll, recruitment processes, and supporting financial planning. The role involves managing budgets and supporting the Headteacher with confidential administration. It offers variety and challenge, requiring an individual capable of working independently and as part of a team, contributing to school improvement, and responding proactively to problems.

You will need well-developed interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritize and complete tasks independently, and an adaptable, approachable manner to build relationships within the school and the wider community, including parents and governors. We seek someone with experience in a similar role who is ready for the next step in their career. Support for professional development is available.

If you share our vision for excellence, you will have the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust committed to putting learning at the heart of all we do.

To discuss this role, please contact the Headteacher, Leanne Gaffiney, via email at [e-mail] or call 01283 716151.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]. Only fully completed forms will be considered; CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: Monday 2nd June 2025 at 12:00 pm
Interview: Monday 9th June 2025

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Certain convictions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. For guidance, visit the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. If shortlisted, an online search will be conducted before interview, which may reveal publicly available information to be discussed during the interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants on our website.

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Safeguarding Policy is available online; we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

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