Term-Time School Office Manager — Calm, Efficient Admin

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Training and development

Supportive team

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic, organised Office Manager to join our Federation at Southcote Primary School in Reading. The role supports the smooth day‑to‑day running of a busy school office and delivery of high‑quality administrative services.

You will work closely with the Executive Headteacher and leadership team to support pupils, staff, parents and the wider community, ensuring safeguarding and GDPR compliance and a calm, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office, ideally within a school setting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain an efficient office.
• Experience with safeguarding and GDPR considerations.
• Comfort with updating the school's digital presence and website.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality administrative support and ensure day‑to‑day running of the school office.
• Support pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community.
• Collaborate with the Executive Headteacher, Head of Operations and leadership team.
• Lead office staff and model professionalism and teamwork.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Office experience

SIMS MIS

Tools

SIMS MIS

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic, organised Office Manager to join our Federation at Southcote Primary School in Reading. The role supports the smooth day‑to‑day running of a busy school office and delivery of high‑quality administrative services.

You will work closely with the Executive Headteacher and leadership team to support pupils, staff, parents and the wider community, ensuring safeguarding and GDPR compliance and a calm, professional environment.