School Office Manager — Lead Admin & Safeguarding

Marchant Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is recruiting an Office Manager for a welcoming Sheffield primary school. You will oversee the busy administrative function, front-of-house service, pupil data management and line-manage the admin staff.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and SLT, serving as the main contact for parents and visitors while ensuring safeguarding compliance and smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative background, ideally within an educational setting.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MIS software.
• Clear Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school office team, delegating daily duties and maintaining high standards of communication, organization and customer service.
• Maintain pupil and staff records using school management systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom), manage attendance, admissions and census returns.
• Oversee visitor reception, SCR updates, and safeguarding compliance at the front door.
• Assist with school event coordination, parent communications, school trip logistics and general admin support for senior leadership.

Skills

Administrative Leadership

Organizational Skills

Tools

MS Office

MIS software (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom)

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is recruiting an Office Manager for a welcoming Sheffield primary school. You will oversee the busy administrative function, front-of-house service, pupil data management and line-manage the admin staff.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and SLT, serving as the main contact for parents and visitors while ensuring safeguarding compliance and smooth daily operations.