School Office Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Sheet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school is looking for a dedicated OFFICE MANAGER to join their busy office. This full-time role requires outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a friendly, caring environment. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing communications, recording student information, and supporting staff. The position offers a supportive team and professional development opportunities in a beautiful rural setting. A background in school office work and familiarity with Bromcom is desirable.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Idyllic rural setting

Qualifications

• Experience in a school office setting is desirable.
• Ability to manage a busy school office effectively.
• First aid qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage enquiries.
• Record pupil information and check attendance.
• Manage the school diary and communications.
• Provide first aid support.

Skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Tools

Bromcom

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We need a well‑organised and flexible person with outstanding inter‑personal skills to provide vital administrative support for our school in the office.

The person appointed will:

• Be a positive, reliable team member with excellent interpersonal skills
• Support the school’s strong caring ethos
• Be able to react confidentially to the needs of a busy school

Previous school office experience and a working knowledge of Bromcom would be desirable.

Typical tasks

• Greeting visitors, answering telephone and email enquiries
• First point of contact for parents, governors and visitors
• Recording pupil information on Bromcom and attendance checking
• Managing the school diary
• First aid support
• Supporting the members of the team
• Opening and redirecting post
• Liaising with other Office staff in the federation

What the school offers its staff

• A well‑maintained popular village school in an idyllic rural setting with woodland and a swimming pool
• A fantastic and supportive staff team
• Good professional development across our federation of schools
• Supportive parents and Governors
• Brilliant children
• The opportunity to have fun

Further details about the role

We are looking for an OFFICE MANAGER to join our busy school office, working Monday to Friday 8:15 am – 4:00 pm (36.25 hours/week), term time only + 1 week during the summer holidays.

Grade 4/5 (£25,583‑£26,834 FTE) depending on experience, pro rata and to be reviewed after 6 months.

Our small school is set in a beautiful South Downs village and is part of the Downland Village Schools Federation.

Commitment to safeguarding

Rogate CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.