Term-Time School Office Manager (Finance & HR)

Misson Primary School; Misson; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Misson Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised School Office Manager to join our dedicated team. The role is 21 hours term time plus 1 week, with a full time equivalent salary of £30,024–£33,699 (Grade 5, points 15–22).

As the first point of contact for visitors, parents and stakeholders, you will lead administrative, financial and HR processes, support the Headteacher and Governors, and contribute strategically to the school's continued success.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
• Experience of managing office systems and administrative processes.
• Ability to work with financial systems, budgeting and resource management.
• Experience of supporting HR processes, recruitment and personnel administration.
• Understanding of confidentiality, professionalism and discretion.
• Strong ICT skills and ability to use management information systems.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and work independently.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the school office.
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, expenditure monitoring and reporting to Governors.
• Support the Headteacher with strategic business planning.
• Manage procurement and ensure value for money across the school.
• Oversee HR administration, recruitment and the Single Central Record.
• Maintain administrative systems and ensure statutory returns are completed on time.
• Support facilities management, maintenance programmes and premises projects.
• Coordinate health and safety procedures, compliance monitoring and record keeping.
• Ensure GDPR and other statutory requirements are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Financial systems experience

HR processes

Confidentiality

ICT skills

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Misson Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised School Office Manager to join our dedicated team. The role is 21 hours term time plus 1 week, with a full time equivalent salary of £30,024–£33,699 (Grade 5, points 15–22).

As the first point of contact for visitors, parents and stakeholders, you will lead administrative, financial and HR processes, support the Headteacher and Governors, and contribute strategically to the school's continued success.