School Office & Operations Leader

Foxbridge Primary School; Hemington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Career progression within Flying High

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Foxbridge Primary School, part of the Flying High Partnership, is seeking an organised Office Manager to lead the school office and provide high-level administrative and financial support. The role is currently term-time only (39 weeks) with potential to extend into school holidays at interview.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and central team, delivering complex admin tasks, managing procurement, HR, and data systems, and ensuring a warm, efficient environment for staff, pupils and

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior administrative role, ideally in education
• Ability to prioritise confidently in a fast-paced environment
• Confident using IT systems including Arbor, Outlook, MS Office and administrative databases
• Demonstrates professionalism, accuracy and confidentiality
• Builds strong, positive relationships with staff, families and external partners

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of complex administrative tasks, including sensitive correspondence and financial documentation
• Lead procurement activity, sourcing suppliers and contracts
• Take ownership of personnel administration and HR, policies and compliance
• Lead and coordinate administrative colleagues to maintain a calm, efficient office
• Maintain and improve systems and processes to support school operations
• Oversee financial administration, including ordering, reconciliation and budgeting
• Organise school events, visits and activities and manage related finances
• Provide informed advice to parents, staff and external partners on processes and policies
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and engage in safeguarding training
• Contribute positively to school culture and Flying High Partnership

Skills

Senior admin experience

Highly organized

Prioritisation under pressure

Interpersonal communication

IT literacy

Tools

Arbor

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

Foxbridge Primary School, part of the Flying High Partnership, is seeking an organised Office Manager to lead the school office and provide high-level administrative and financial support. The role is currently term-time only (39 weeks) with potential to extend into school holidays at interview.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and central team, delivering complex admin tasks, managing procurement, HR, and data systems, and ensuring a warm, efficient environment for staff, pupils and