School Office Manager — Calm, Organized Admin Lead

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A welcoming, supportive and collabora…

Friendly pupils and meaningful work

Training and development (safeguarding

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Kindness, professionalism and humour

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic Office Manager for Southcote Primary School in Reading. The role is term‑time only, full‑time hours, with a permanent contract.

The successful candidate will support the school in delivering high‑quality administrative services and act as the calm, organised presence in a busy school office. The post offers opportunities for professional development, safeguarding training and a collaborative work environment within our federation.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy office environments, ideally in a school setting
• Proficiency with digital systems, MIS such as SIMS, or willingness to undertake training
• Strong organisational and people skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality administrative support to ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school office
• Work closely with the Executive Headteacher, Head of Operations and leadership team
• Support pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic Office Manager for Southcote Primary School in Reading. The role is term‑time only, full‑time hours, with a permanent contract.

The successful candidate will support the school in delivering high‑quality administrative services and act as the calm, organised presence in a busy school office. The post offers opportunities for professional development, safeguarding training and a collaborative work environment within our federation.