School Office Manager

Desford Community Primary School; Barwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Desford Community Primary School is seeking a dedicated School Office Manager to start December 2026/January 2027. This permanent role is graded Grade 9, Pay Point 19–22, with a salary of £29,731–£31,855.

The post is 37 hours per week across 40 weeks per year, supporting the school office, administration, attendance, communications and safeguarding.

We value a friendly, professional approach and invite applicants who share our ethos of kindness, inclusion and high expectations for every child.

Responsibilities

• Manage school office operations and administrative tasks.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents and the wider community.
• Assist leadership and governors in school improvement.

Job description

School Office Manager

Required from December 2026/January 2027

Pay Grade: Grade 9, Pay Point 19 - 22

Actual salary £29,731 - £31,855

Permanent

37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

About Our School

Desford Community Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of the local community. Central to everything we do at Desford is our school rule: Be Kind to Yourself, Others and the Environment. As a school we are committed to creating a nurturing, ambitious, and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe strongly in promoting pupil agency and equity, ensuring that all children feel valued, empowered, and able to succeed through meaningful opportunities, high expectations, and an inclusive approach to learning and personal development.

At Desford Community Primary School we are able to offer you:

Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning

A hardworking, supportive and dedicated staff team

A positive working environment where wellbeing is valued

A coaching ethos to develop practice

A school that has strong commitment to developing its staff individually and supports you with your continued professional development

Supportive leadership and governors committed to school improvement

Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community

The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families

In return we are looking for someone who:

Demonstrates a commitment to our school ethos of “Be kind to yourself, others and the environment”

Promotes and models our core values of being Ready, Safe and Respectful

Is dedicated to ensuring all children thrive through equity, inclusion, and high expectations

Fosters pupil agency by encouraging independence, confidence, and a love of learning

Builds positive and supportive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community

Works effectively as part of a collaborative and supportive team

Demonstrates strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

Shows flexibility, enthusiasm, and a willingness to contribute to wider school life

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is Monday 9th November 2026, with interviews taking place during the week commencing Monday 16th November.

Thank you.

Desford Community Primary School

Headteacher: Mr Colin Wilson