Primary School Office & Operations Leader

Sycamore Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycamore Academy in St Ann's, Nottingham, is seeking an Office Manager to lead the administrative and business function. You will sit on the leadership team, shaping day-to-day operations and contributing to strategic direction with the Headteacher and SLT.

The role covers HR, finance, admissions, safeguarding, site management, audits, and community liaison, in a busy two-form entry primary with nursery provision within LEAD Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at A*-C or equivalent.
• Relevant qualification at level 4 or above.
• Experience in a school or business environment.
• Strong ICT skills including Microsoft Office and finance systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience with recruitment and HR processes.
• Proactive, with initiative to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Line manages the administration team and related support services.
• Oversees HR administration, recruitment, contracts and DBS checks.
• Manages financial procedures, procurement and asset registers.
• Administers admissions, waiting lists and space allocation.
• Safeguarding oversight for visitors and statutory processes.
• Collaborates with Site Manager on health & safety and premises.
• Supports internal/external audits and actioning findings.
• Leads marketing and community liaison to raise the school's profile.
• Manages MIS and ICT resources with the Trust's IT team.

Skills

ICT skills

HR processes

Recruitment experience

Initiative / self-starter

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A*-C)

Level 4 qualification or above

Tools

MS Office suite

Finance systems

Job description

Sycamore Academy in St Ann's, Nottingham, is seeking an Office Manager to lead the administrative and business function. You will sit on the leadership team, shaping day-to-day operations and contributing to strategic direction with the Headteacher and SLT.

The role covers HR, finance, admissions, safeguarding, site management, audits, and community liaison, in a busy two-form entry primary with nursery provision within LEAD Academy Trust.