School Office Manager

Eteach; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a brand-new school in the community! Join as a School Office Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the school's culture and operations. You will lead a dedicated administration team, ensuring smooth operations across finance, HR, and facilities management. This role is perfect for a proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about education. As the school opens its doors in September 2025, your contributions will help build a vibrant community from the ground up. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational management within a school or similar organization.
• Strong business acumen combined with HR and finance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Administration Team, providing operational support across various functions.
• Manage facilities, finance, HR, and ensure compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Operational Management

Finance Management

HR Management

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Relevant Business Qualification

Job description

Pay depending on experience

PS6 Min £29,697.00 FTE / £24,248.00 Pro rata / Max £31,848.00 FTE / £26,003 Pro rata

PS7 Min £32,512 FTE / £26,445.00 Pro rata / Max £34,654 FTE / £29,927 Pro rata

32.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 08:30 – 15:30 daily with 30 min unpaid break), term time + inset days + 2 weeks (41 weeks per year)

Join Our New School Community

Have you ever had the opportunity to work in a brand-new school? Do you want to be part of an exciting journey, shaping a school from the ground up in a growing community?

At Hounsome Fields Primary School, we’re looking for a passionate, proactive School Office Manager to join our vibrant, expanding team as we open our doors in September 2025. This is your chance to play an integral role in shaping our school culture and community from the very start!

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible, conscientious, and ambitious School Office Manager with a passion for working in a small school. You will lead our friendly and supportive Administration Team, providing operational support across Finance, HR, Admissions, Lettings, and Premises.

We are looking for someone who:

• has excellent operational management skills, is outward-looking, proactive, and solution-focused
• combines solid business skills with an understanding of operational management and finance in a school or similar organization
• aims to add value across all functions, including HR, facilities, procurement, income generation, and Health & Safety
• can effectively line-manage all aspects of the premises manager role
• has the ability to manage and quality assure facilities management, premises, and catering
• can see the big picture while paying attention to detail
• is organized, able to multitask, communicate efficiently and promptly, and meet deadlines

The school operates a rigorous recruitment process that includes enhanced DBS checks, medical screening, and verification of qualifications.

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