School Office Leader: Drive Operations, Finance & HR

Misson Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Misson Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised School Office Manager to join our dedicated team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and stakeholders, ensuring smooth administrative, financial and business operations.

Working closely with the Headteacher and Governors, you will lead day-to-day office operations, manage procurement and budgeting, support HR processes, and maintain data accuracy in line with GDPR.

Qualifications

• Has excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
• Has experience of managing office systems and administrative processes effectively.
• Can work confidently with financial systems, budgeting and resource management.
• Has experience of supporting HR processes, recruitment and personnel administration.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, professionalism and discretion.
• Has strong ICT skills and can use management information systems effectively.
• Can prioritise competing demands and work independently using their own initiative.
• Has excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Is committed to continuous improvement and high standards.
• Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, governors and external agencies.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the day-to-day operation of the school office.
• Financial management, budgeting, monitoring expenditure and reporting to Governors.
• Supporting the Headteacher with strategic business planning.
• Managing procurement and ensuring value for money across the school.
• Overseeing HR administration, recruitment and maintaining the Single Central Record.
• Managing administrative systems and ensuring statutory returns are completed accurately and on time.
• Supporting facilities management, maintenance programmes and premises projects.
• Coordinating health and safety procedures, compliance monitoring and record keeping.
• Ensuring the school remains compliant with GDPR and other statutory requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Budgeting

HR processes

Confidentiality

ICT & MIS

Initiative

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Misson Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised School Office Manager to join our dedicated team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and stakeholders, ensuring smooth administrative, financial and business operations.

Working closely with the Headteacher and Governors, you will lead day-to-day office operations, manage procurement and budgeting, support HR processes, and maintain data accuracy in line with GDPR.