School Office Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Malton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in the United Kingdom is seeking an outstanding Office Manager to support daily operations and assist the Headteacher. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and have strong communication skills. This role offers a welcoming work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Welcoming work environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working effectively in a busy environment.
• Ability to relate well to both children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support across various functions.
• Support the Headteacher and the wider school community.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and organised individual to provide day-to-day operational support across Estates Compliance, HR, Finance, and administrative functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school office, supporting the Headteacher, the Trust and the wider school community.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification / relevant experience
• Experience of working effectively in a busy environment with competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to relate well to both children and adults

What the school offers its staff

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), is seeking to appoint an outstanding Office Manager to join our dedicated team.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and nurturing school with a strong Catholic ethos at the heart of everything we do. As part of NPCAT, one of the North‑East’s largest Catholic Trusts with 38 schools and 2 sixth forms, we benefit from strong collaboration, shared expertise, and excellent opportunities for professional development.

We can offer:

• Fantastic pupils, a strong Catholic ethos and a welcoming work environment
• A Leadership Team, Staff and Governors who are dedicated, talented and highly motivated
• The opportunity to work with and learn from other establishments in partnership with our Trust schools in NPCAT

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online, social media prohibition from teaching, right to work satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.