Senior School Office Manager – Admin & Operations

Marchant Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager for a busy secondary school in Middlesbrough. The role is full-time and permanent, with a start date as soon as possible, and involves leading the school office and supporting senior leaders.

The successful candidate will coordinate admin tasks, manage communications with parents and staff, and ensure accurate records and efficient processes across the school day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration or office management.
• School administration experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence managing competing priorities.
• Strong IT skills: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using databases or management information systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the school office.
• Coordinating administrative tasks and ensuring priorities are managed effectively.
• Providing professional support to senior leaders and school staff.
• Acting as a key point of contact for parents, students and visitors.
• Managing telephone and email enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate administrative records.
• Overseeing filing and document management.
• Preparing letters, reports, forms and other school documentation.
• Supporting the organisation of meetings and appointments.
• Maintaining staff and student information where appropriate.
• Supporting admissions and student administration.
• Assisting with attendance-related administration when required.
• Coordinating office procedures and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ordering office supplies and monitoring stock levels.
• Liaising with suppliers and external organisations.
• Processing invoices or administrative financial information where required.
• Supporting school events and meetings.
• Maintaining confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Assisting with school communications.
• Supporting the administration of examinations or assessments where required.
• Helping ensure office procedures comply with school policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation & time management

Team coordination

Problem solving

Independent & team work

Reliability

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Arbor

SIMS

Bromcom

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager for a busy secondary school in Middlesbrough. The role is full-time and permanent, with a start date as soon as possible, and involves leading the school office and supporting senior leaders.

The successful candidate will coordinate admin tasks, manage communications with parents and staff, and ensure accurate records and efficient processes across the school day.