School Office Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a small form-entry school in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, recruiting for an Office Manager to start as soon as possible. The role oversees the Reception Team, ensuring a professional, efficient and welcoming front-of-house service at all times.

You will lead day-to-day reception operations, coordinate staffing, maintain service continuity and foster a collaborative, supportive team environment while safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a school environment.
• Must be highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience across a broad range of administrative functions.
• Discretion and handling confidential information with sensitivity.
• Previous school office manager experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Reception Team to deliver a welcoming front-of-house experience.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of reception and front desk services.
• Coordinate staffing arrangements and maintain service continuity.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Skills

School experience

Highly organized

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a single form entry school who are recruiting for a Office Manager to start with them as soon as possible.

The school is a small, friendly and inviting school in the heart of Sparkbrook where they serve a community from a wide range of backgrounds. They pride themselves on providing an environment where the children know how important their learning is and are committed to achieving their best. As a staff and governing body, they strongly believe that their children are entitled to the best education that they can provide. At this school they have enthusiastic and well-behaved, smart pupils who strive to do well in everything they do; the children are at the heart of every decision they make. They do their utmost to ensure that they are happy and confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.

The Office Manager will lead and support the Reception Team, ensuring the delivery of a professional, efficient and welcoming front-of-house service at all times. As a key ambassador for the school, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of reception, ensuring that students, staff, parents, governors, visitors and external agencies receive a positive experience and high-quality customer service. You will also be responsible for coordinating staffing arrangements, maintaining service continuity and fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Key Requirements and Responsibilities

• Have experience working within a school environment.
• Be highly organised, proactive and able to effectively manage competing priorities.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Have experience across a broad range of administrative functions.
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
• Prior experience working as a school office manager is essential in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.