School Office Manager: Lead Operations (Term-Time, Flexible)

eTeach UK Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Staff benefits portal

Job summary

Southgate Primary School is seeking a highly organised, proactive Office Manager to join its friendly team. In this role, you will lead the school office, oversee daily operations, and support leadership teams while safeguarding confidential information.

You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, manage finance processes and office staff, and help create a welcoming, professional environment across the school cluster.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a school office or educational environment.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and manage office staff.
• Excellent planning, organisational and financial abilities; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the school office team across administrative functions.
• Oversee daily operations and financial processes.
• Support Leadership Teams and act as first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards in a school setting.

Skills

Office management

Leadership

Planning & organising

Finance basics

MS Office

SIMS/Pupil Asset (bonus)

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Pupil Asset

Job description

Southgate Primary School is seeking a highly organised, proactive Office Manager to join its friendly team. In this role, you will lead the school office, oversee daily operations, and support leadership teams while safeguarding confidential information.

You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, manage finance processes and office staff, and help create a welcoming, professional environment across the school cluster.