Senior School Office & Administration Manager

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a high-performing secondary school in Birmingham to recruit an experienced Office Manager. You will lead the busy administration team, oversee reception, manage pupil and staff records, support admissions and attendance, and coordinate communications.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and school MIS systems is essential; Bromcom, SIMS or Arbor experience is particularly useful. Prior school experience is highly valued in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous school experience essential, ideally within a secondary school office or senior administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Managing the school administration team
• Overseeing reception and front-of-house
• Managing pupil and staff records
• Supporting admissions and attendance
• Coordinating school communications
• Supporting HR administration
• Assisting with finance and purchasing
• Managing office systems and procedures
• Supporting school events and meetings
• Ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance

Skills

Organisation

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Bromcom

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a high-performing secondary school in Birmingham to recruit an experienced Office Manager. You will lead the busy administration team, oversee reception, manage pupil and staff records, support admissions and attendance, and coordinate communications.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and school MIS systems is essential; Bromcom, SIMS or Arbor experience is particularly useful. Prior school experience is highly valued in this fast-paced environment.