School Office Supervisor

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Bolton is seeking a dedicated Office Supervisor to manage administrative functions, ensuring compliance with finance and health standards. The role offers the opportunity to work within a high-achieving environment and contribute to strategic leadership in the school.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive staff and governing board

Modern work environment

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and effective management.
• Prior experience in school finance and budget monitoring.
• High expectations of self and team.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative systems throughout the school.
• Ensure compliance with finance principles and budget management.
• Lead the administration and site team effectively.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Previous experience in a busy school office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Hours: 37 hours per week all year round (£33366 - £37035)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 12.00 noon on Friday 4 th July 2025

Shortlisting: Afternoon of Friday 4 th July 2025

Interview/ Assessment Date: Wednesday 9 th July 2025

‘Pupils flourish in this highly ambitious and caring school. From the early years, children learn how to behave and to take care of each other’

(Graded Outstanding by OFSTED February 2023)

Oxford Grove is a two form entry school located in a vibrant and diverse community, putting learning at the heart of all we do. Due to the phased retirement of the current post holder, the Governors of our friendly and inclusive primary school are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and conscientious Office Supervisor to join our dedicated team of professionals.

We are looking to appoint a forward thinking and innovative individual whose background and experience would enable them to fulfil this demanding and diverse role. Previous experience of working within a busy school office would be essential. Current systems and procedures within the office are fully embedded therefore the successful candidate will need to ensure processes continue to run smoothly. However, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside the current post holder to aid a seamless handover.

We are looking for someone who is able to:

• demonstrate strong organisational skills and manage effective administrative systems throughout the school;
• ensure the school’s compliance with sound principles of school finance and best value including budget planning and monitoring;
• be responsible for the effective management of the school buildings including Health & Safety and the environment, in liaison with the school site manager;
• carry out the role using high calibre interpersonal and communication skills
• generate additional income & explore external funding or grant opportunities.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they have:

• the ability to effectively lead and provide a hands on daily oversight to the administration and site team;
• Consistently high expectations of themselves and their colleagues
• a strong financial background with previous successful experience of planning, delivering budgets and managing projects and people;
• excellent Microsoft Office skills and a good working knowledge of the school’s Management Information System and ICT Infrastructure;
• the ability to oversee and ensure full GDPR compliance within school in partnership with the SLT;
• the capacity and willingness to contribute to the life of the whole school;
• the skills needed to promote a positive image of the school through the execution of this role;

We can offer:

• polite, friendly and well-mannered children;
• a working environment graded as platinum by Investors in People, one of the top-rated outstanding schools in the UK;
• a committed and motivated staff team supported by an effective Governing Board;
• an opportunity to excel and further develop the skills required to pursue an ambitious career path;
• an opportunity to become part of the strategic leadership team of the school;
• an exciting opportunity to work within the strong ‘team’ ethos of this ‘outstanding’ school, playing an important role in its continuous improvement;
• a fantastic, modern environment in which to work.

As part of the interview process shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a series of short assessment tasks.

You are strongly encouraged to come along and meet us in school prior to application. Visits to the school are welcome, please contact the school to arrange a time for your visit (Mr Khalid Tel: [phone] )

Application forms and further details are available to download from this site and should be returned once completed to the school office FAO the Mr Khalid [emailprotected]

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.