Strategic School Office & Operations Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Misson Primary School in England is seeking an enthusiastic School Office Manager to join our dedicated team and handle essential administrative, financial and business functions at the heart of the school.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to support strategic planning, procurement, HR, and safeguarding, while fostering strong community relationships within our nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Has excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
• Has experience of managing office systems and administrative processes effectively.
• Can work confidently with financial systems, budgeting and resource management.
• Has experience of supporting HR processes, recruitment and personnel administration.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, professionalism and discretion.
• Has strong ICT skills and can use management information systems effectively.
• Can prioritise competing demands and work independently using their own initiative.
• Has excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Is committed to continuous improvement and high standards.
• Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, governors and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the day-to-day operation of the school office.
• Financial management, budgeting, monitoring expenditure and reporting to Governors.
• Supporting the Headteacher with strategic business planning.
• Managing procurement and ensuring value for money across the school.
• Overseeing HR administration, recruitment and maintaining the Single Central Record.
• Managing administrative systems and ensuring statutory returns are completed accurately and on time.
• Supporting facilities management, maintenance programmes and premises projects.
• Coordinating health and safety procedures, compliance monitoring and record keeping.
• Ensuring the school remains compliant with GDPR and other statutory requirements.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Experience with office systems

Financial systems and budgeting

HR processes support

Confidentiality and discretion

ICT skills and MIS use

Prioritisation and initiative

Attention to detail and problem‑solv</

Job description

Misson Primary School in England is seeking an enthusiastic School Office Manager to join our dedicated team and handle essential administrative, financial and business functions at the heart of the school.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to support strategic planning, procurement, HR, and safeguarding, while fostering strong community relationships within our nurturing environment.