School Office Supervisor

MyNewTerm; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Supportive and ambitious organisation

Job summary

Wood Field Primary School, part of Greenshaw Learning Trust, is seeking an Office Supervisor to manage daily admin operations, oversee attendance, and support staff, parents, and pupils in a welcoming school environment.

The role involves supervising reception and coordinating desk coverage during peak times, collaborating with teachers and senior leaders to ensure smooth operations and a positive school experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to become involved in all aspects of school life.
• Ability to delegate daily tasks, coordinate reception desk coverage during peak hours, and maintain smooth office workflow.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily administrative operations and serve as a primary point of contact for staff, parents, and visitors.
• Own whole-school attendance management, monitor registers and track attendance trends.
• Implement proactive strategies to improve student punctuality and reduce absences.
• Supervise office staff and oversee administrative procedures, collaborating with teachers and senior leaders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

School involvement

Task delegation

Reception coordination

Job description

About the Role

The Office Supervisor leads daily administrative operations, serving as a primary point of contact for staff, parents, and visitors to ensure the smooth running of the school environment. In this key role, you will take ownership of whole-school attendance management, monitoring daily registers, tracking attendance trends, and implementing proactive strategies to support student punctuality and minimize absence.

Additionally, you will supervise office staff and oversee administrative procedures, collaborating closely with teachers and senior leaders to foster a safe, welcoming, and well-organized school community.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has:

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to become involved in all aspects of school life.
• Ability to delegate daily tasks, coordinate reception desk coverage during peak hours (drop-off/pick-up), and maintain smooth office workflow.

About Wood Field Primary School

At Wood Field Primary we are committed to providing the best possible education for all pupils. We place a child’s happiness at the heart of all we do. We believe our children can achieve whatever they dream of by working hard, being resilient and taking risks - our potential is limitless!

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 01/10/2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.