School Office Manager: Finance & HR Lead

Reed; Buxton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution near Buxton is seeking an experienced School Office Manager to oversee finances, support HR processes, and manage office operations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a school office or similar role and strong organisational skills. This temporary to permanent position offers a pay range of £23 - £25 per hour, with working hours from Monday to Friday. Background checks are required for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school office or finance role required.
• Strong knowledge of finance and HR processes is essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and leadership experience necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must.
• Familiarity with SIMS will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school finances and manage payments.
• Support recruitment processes and maintain staff records.
• Assist with budget planning and expenditure monitoring.
• Lead and manage office staff for smooth operations.
• Handle correspondence and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Previous experience in a school office or similar administrative/finance role

Strong knowledge of finance and HR processes

Excellent organisational and leadership skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with school management systems (SIMS)

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Tools

Microsoft Office

School management systems (e.g., SIMS)

Job description

A local educational institution near Buxton is seeking an experienced School Office Manager to oversee finances, support HR processes, and manage office operations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a school office or similar role and strong organisational skills. This temporary to permanent position offers a pay range of £23 - £25 per hour, with working hours from Monday to Friday. Background checks are required for successful candidates.