School Office Manager: Lead Admin Team & SIMS Expert

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council is seeking an Office Manager to lead the school's administration team in a busy environment. You will manage processes, communicate with stakeholders, and drive efficient systems across the office.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing an administrative team, be highly organised, and capable of forward planning and developing robust procedures within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy school administration office.
• Strong IT skills and experience with school admin systems.
• Experience with changing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's administration team to ensure efficient operations.
• Develop and improve office systems, processes and procedures.
• Plan and progress activities and projects with initiative and judgement.
• Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, governors, parents and visitors.

Skills

Organised

School admin systems

Prioritisation

Deadline management

SIMS database

Communication skills

Forward planning

Systems development

Team management

Performance management

Tools

SIMS database

Job description

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council is seeking an Office Manager to lead the school's administration team in a busy environment. You will manage processes, communicate with stakeholders, and drive efficient systems across the office.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing an administrative team, be highly organised, and capable of forward planning and developing robust procedures within a school setting.