School Office Manager — Lead Admin & Finance (Flexible)

GLF Schools; Tilgate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Southgate Primary School, part of GLF Schools, is seeking an organised Office Manager to lead the office team and ensure efficient day-to-day operations. You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, handling administrative processes and supporting leadership teams.

Ideal candidates will have school office experience, strong planning and finance abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office with familiarity in SIMS or Pupil Asset.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school office, ideally educational environment.
• Leadership skills to motivate and manage office staff.
• Excellent planning, organisational and finance abilities with attention to detail.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office; familiarity with SIMS or Pupil Asset is a bonus.
• Clear, professional communication and welcoming manner.
• Reliable with timekeeping, integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Team player with proactive attitude and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the office team, ensuring smooth administration across the schools.
• Oversee daily operations and manage financial processes.
• Support Leadership Teams and act as first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards in all communications.

Skills

School office exp

Leadership

Planning & finance

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Pupil Asset

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Team player

Tools

SIMS

Pupil Asset

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southgate Primary School, part of GLF Schools, is seeking an organised Office Manager to lead the office team and ensure efficient day-to-day operations. You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, handling administrative processes and supporting leadership teams.

Ideal candidates will have school office experience, strong planning and finance abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office with familiarity in SIMS or Pupil Asset.