School Office Manager: Lead Admin & Operations

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Warmsworth Primary School invites applications for an experienced Office Manager to lead our office team and contribute to the effective running of our school.

The successful candidate will oversee the school office's daily operations, support pupils, parents and staff, and ensure efficient administration. The role requires initiative, resilience under pressure and outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within an office environment, preferably a school setting.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• A friendly, flexible and professional approach, particularly when multi-tasking under pressure.
• A very good working knowledge of office management systems such as Microsoft Word/Excel/Publisher.
• A full working knowledge of SIMS is a significant advantage, although training and support will be provided to the suitable candidate.
• Good understanding of financial procedures.
• The ability to prioritise workload to ensure office systems operate efficiently for the smooth running of the school.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Mathematics to Grade C/4 or above).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage our team of administrators.
• Be responsible for the leadership and daily smooth running of our busy school office.
• Provide day-to-day support to pupils, parents, carers, staff and visitors.
• Use initiative and work well under pressure, maintaining exceptional customer service.

Skills

Office environment experience

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking under pressure

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Publisher

SIMS knowledge

Financial procedures

Literacy and numeracy (GCSE English/GC

Tools

SIMS

MS Office suite

Job description

Warmsworth Primary School invites applications for an experienced Office Manager to lead our office team and contribute to the effective running of our school.

The successful candidate will oversee the school office's daily operations, support pupils, parents and staff, and ensure efficient administration. The role requires initiative, resilience under pressure and outstanding customer service.