School Office Leader & Admin Operations Manager

St Mary's Catholic School; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the admin team and oversee the smooth running of the Main Office and related admin support within the school.

The post offers a full-time, permanent role from October 2026, with a salary of £33,673–£36,581 per annum and a 37-hour week (Mon-Thu 7.30am-4.00pm, Fri 7.30am-3.30pm with 1 hour lunch).

Qualifications

• Significant and current administrative experience in a school setting.
• Experience in leading administrative teams and coordinating office operations.
• Experience with school communications with parents via MIS and email.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school admin team to ensure smooth running of the main office.
• Delegate work to admin staff and ensure high standards.
• Coordinate communications with parents via Arbor MIS, phone and email.
• Oversee recruitment support and recruitment administration.
• Support and hospitality for visitors and events.
• Manage examinations administration and school calendar priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Administrative skills

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Tools

Arbor MIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

St Mary's Catholic School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the admin team and oversee the smooth running of the Main Office and related admin support within the school.

The post offers a full-time, permanent role from October 2026, with a salary of £33,673–£36,581 per annum and a 37-hour week (Mon-Thu 7.30am-4.00pm, Fri 7.30am-3.30pm with 1 hour lunch).