School Office Manager — Lead Administrator at Outstanding Primary

Midsomer Norton Primary; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

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Job summary

St Mary's CofE Primary School in Bath is seeking an experienced School Office Manager to lead the school office and ensure efficient administrative, personnel and financial systems. The role reports to the Headteacher and involves line managing administrative and cleaning staff, with responsibilities across admissions, records, events and budget management.

You will oversee reception, provide confidential support to senior leaders, maintain pupil and staff records, and act as Clerk to Governors

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills and ability to maintain electronic records.
• Excellent attention to detail and written and verbal communication.
• Able to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the school office and reception.
• Provide confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Headteacher and senior leaders.
• Maintain accurate pupil, medical, attendance and personnel records.
• Manage admissions, pupil movements and statutory returns.
• Support the management of school events, newsletters and wraparound clubs.
• Oversee personnel administration including recruitment, onboarding and DBS checks.
• Clerk to Governors: coordinate agendas, minutes and ensure statutory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service ethos

Tools

Arbor

PeopleXD

Job description

St Mary's CofE Primary School in Bath is seeking an experienced School Office Manager to lead the school office and ensure efficient administrative, personnel and financial systems. The role reports to the Headteacher and involves line managing administrative and cleaning staff, with responsibilities across admissions, records, events and budget management.

You will oversee reception, provide confidential support to senior leaders, maintain pupil and staff records, and act as Clerk to Governors