School Office Manager

Veritas Education Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is delighted to be exclusively representing a welcoming primary school on the Fylde Coast in recruiting for the position of School Office Manager. This role partners with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to drive the school's financial, administrative and operational functions.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment, with strong financial management and HR experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a School Business Manager or similar operational leadership role.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage school MIS such as SIMS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's financial planning, budgeting and monitoring.
• Oversee HR administration and personnel management.
• Manage procurement, contracts and supplier relationships.
• Ensure health & safety and statutory compliance.
• Oversee premises and facilities management.
• Maintain administration systems and procedures.
• Support the Headteacher and Governors with strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

HR administration

Procurement

Health & Safety

Facilities management

Education

School Business Manager qualification

Tools

SIMS

Job description

School Office Manager

Fylde Coast | Full Time | Term Time + 4 Weeks

Permanent Position

Grade 5-7 | £25,000 - £35325

Veritas Education is delighted to be exclusively representing a welcoming and ambitious primary school on the Fylde Coast are recruiting for the position of School Office Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a School Office Manager or a finance and operations professional looking to take the next step in their career. Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational management of the school, ensuring that its financial, administrative and operational functions run effectively.

The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking school community that is committed to providing the very best outcomes for its pupils.

The Role

As School Office Manager, you will take responsibility for the leadership and management of the school's business functions, including:

• Financial planning, budgeting and monitoring.


• HR administration and personnel management.


• Procurement, contracts and supplier management.


• Health & Safety and statutory compliance.


• Premises and facilities management.


• Administration systems and operational procedures.


• Supporting the Headteacher and Governors with strategic planning and business development.

This is a varied and rewarding role that requires someone who is highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a School Business Manager or similar operational leadership role.


• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.


• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.


• The ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.


• A flexible, solution-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.


• Experience of school management information systems such as SIMS (desirable).


• A recognised School Business Management or finance qualification would be advantageous.

The School Offers

• A permanent, full-time position (Term Time + 4 weeks).


• Salary: Grade 5-7 £25,000 - £35325.


• A welcoming and supportive Senior Leadership Team.


• A committed Governing Body that values continuous professional development.


• The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a thriving primary school.