School Office Manager: HR, Admin & Impact

Kedleston Group Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being programmes

24/7 helpline & counselling

Retail/Travel/Leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Generous life cover

Job summary

Kedleston Group Ltd seeks an organised Office Manager to run the school office in Handsworth, Birmingham. You will greet pupils, families and visitors, manage pupil admin, HR/payroll support, referrals, marketing and systems management in a busy school environment.

Candidates should have GCSE English and Maths, a Level 3 Admin qualification (desirable), and substantial office experience in education. Strong organisational skills and IT proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Level 3+ qualification in Business Administration (desirable).
• Proven office management experience, preferably in education.
• Experience handling confidential information and HR/payroll tasks.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with school systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals, assessments, and records; support marketing and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead HR and payroll administration, recruitment, and workforce reporting.
• Oversee daily office operations and provide admin support to SLT.
• Supervise admin staff and manage performance/appraisals.
• Uphold safeguarding and school values; support colleagues and families.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Prioritisation

Independent working

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 3 Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Arbor

SAMpeople

Job description

Kedleston Group Ltd seeks an organised Office Manager to run the school office in Handsworth, Birmingham. You will greet pupils, families and visitors, manage pupil admin, HR/payroll support, referrals, marketing and systems management in a busy school environment.

Candidates should have GCSE English and Maths, a Level 3 Admin qualification (desirable), and substantial office experience in education. Strong organisational skills and IT proficiency are essential for success.