School Office Manager: Lead Budget & Admin (Term-time)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SAS Wellbeing app

Professional development opportunities

Time off in lieu

Welcoming school community

Job summary

Sutton Manor Community Primary School is seeking an Office Manager to run day-to-day admin, lead the office team and ensure smooth operation during term-time plus five days. Hours are 08:30 to 13:30, Monday to Friday, with time off in lieu for trips outside contracted hours.

The role involves managing budgets and financial records, maintaining systems, and acting as the first point of contact for children, families, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience, or willingness to train, in financial administration, budget management and accurate record-keeping.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Welcoming, professional manner with children, families, staff and visitors.
• Confidence using IT systems.
• Ability to lead an office team and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school office team and keep the office running smoothly.
• Manage budgets and carry out financial administration.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Act as a welcoming first point of contact for children, families, staff and visitors.
• Use IT systems to support the school office.
• Handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Use initiative to prioritise a busy workload.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to lead an office team

Welcoming, professional manner

Confidence using IT systems

Ability to prioritise a busy workload

Job description

Sutton Manor Community Primary School is seeking an Office Manager to run day-to-day admin, lead the office team and ensure smooth operation during term-time plus five days. Hours are 08:30 to 13:30, Monday to Friday, with time off in lieu for trips outside contracted hours.

The role involves managing budgets and financial records, maintaining systems, and acting as the first point of contact for children, families, staff and visitors.