Term-Time School Office Manager (30h)

TEEM Recruitment Ltd.; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

TEEM Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a School Office Manager for a maternity cover in Oldbury.

The role is part-time (30 hours/week, term-time) starting 30 November 2026, with working Monday-Thursday 8:00-4:00 and salary Band E (Pro-rated starting salary £23,656 per annum). You will lead the front office, support the SLT, maintain confidential records, and ensure smooth administration, dealing with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as School Office Manager/Administrator in a school setting.
• Current Enhanced DBS check.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Confident communication with staff, parents and external agencies.
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
• Experience managing a busy school office.
• Experience in an educational setting.
• Good IT skills and confidence using computerised systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day-to-day operation of the school office.
• Manage and coordinate the front office team.
• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date records.
• Communicate professionally with pupils, parents, staff, visitors and external agencies.
• Support the effective use of school management and administrative systems.
• Use Google Workspace and Arbor MIS where applicable.
• Develop and improve administrative processes and procedures.
• Handle enquiries with a high standard of customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Work independently while contributing to the wider school team.

Skills

School office experience

Enhanced DBS

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education setting experience

IT literacy

Tools

Google Workspace

Arbor MIS

Computerised systems

Job description

TEEM Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a School Office Manager for a maternity cover in Oldbury.

The role is part-time (30 hours/week, term-time) starting 30 November 2026, with working Monday-Thursday 8:00-4:00 and salary Band E (Pro-rated starting salary £23,656 per annum). You will lead the front office, support the SLT, maintain confidential records, and ensure smooth administration, dealing with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies.