School Office Manager

eTeach UK Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Loughborough is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead its administration team. The successful candidate will oversee office management, HR matters, and will support the Head teacher and Senior Leadership Team. A passion for fostering a friendly and inclusive environment is essential. Ongoing professional development will be supported. Starting Monday, 5th January 2026.

Benefits

Supportive, friendly staff

Attractive working environment

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Experienced practitioner with a strong reputation for efficient office practice.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptable team player.
• Demonstrates the highest regard for Safeguarding and Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the office management and HR matters.
• Support the Head teacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage the school office team effectively.

Skills

Office management

Team collaboration

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in “an ambitious school where pupils and staff are united in the belief that each new day brings endless possibilities?” (Ofsted, Nov 21) We are seeking to appoint an: Office Manager

Contract: Permanent, 30 hours

Salary: Grade 8

Start date: Monday 5th January 2026

NOR: 378

Job Overview

St Botolph’s CE Primary School is looking for a passionate, highly skilled and experienced Office Manager to lead our administration team. The school office manager will be responsible for the overall day to day office management, HR matters and line management of the school office team, supporting the Head teacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors in the effective running of the school. We are a popular, growing, vibrant and friendly school. We are a very inclusive school, where everybody is welcome and where children are at the heart of everything we do.

Why Choose Us

Our school is set in a shared campus in the heart of Shepshed. We moved to our current ‘flagship’ building in February 2022 and have been growing ever since. We work very closely with the BeSkilled collaborative; a local group of 8 Primary Schools. You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced and friendly team and have access to a range of CPD.

What We Can Offer You

• friendly, well behaved and motivated children
• supportive, friendly, highly trained staff and governors
• an attractive, positive working environment
• a commitment to your own professional development
• a close network of collaborative schools

The Right Candidate Will

• Be an experienced practitioner with a strong reputation for efficient office practice
• Be able to work well in a team; be enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable
• Show good customer service and interpersonal skills
• Be able to liaise effectively with staff and parents, building excellent relationships with children and their families
• Use their initiative and be proactive in carrying out their duties
• Demonstrate the highest regard for Safeguarding and Health and Safety
• Be willing to undertake professional development

Candidates wishing to view the school are welcome; please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Important Dates

Closing date: 19th November 2025 (11:59pm)

Interviews: Friday 28th November 2025

Note: Candidates invited for interview will be contacted by phone or email on Thursday 20th November. If you do not hear from us, we would like to thank you for your application, but regret you will not have been successful on this occasion.