Two-Site School Office Manager

St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School seeks an Office Manager to lead a large admin team across both sites. The role covers all administrative and clerical functions to support the Headteacher and teaching staff.

The post is full-time (35 hours/week) with NJC Level 4 qualification expected. Responsibilities include MIS management, payroll liaison, budget oversight, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• NJC Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience leading a large admin/clerical team.
• Ability to manage MIS, personnel, and finance records.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial service to the Headteacher, including typing, calls, diary, events and hospitality.
• Supervise clerical, admin and finance staff; monitor workloads and carry out appraisal.
• Maintain and develop the school’s management information systems (personnel, finance, pupil data).
• Oversee personnel administration for appointments, leavers and contracts; ensure pre-employment checks.
• Oversee school finances: budget planning, orders, invoices, and financial reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Administrative management

HR and payroll liaison

Budget and financial reporting

Confidentiality and safeguarding

Education

NJC Level 4

Tools

MIS systems

Job description

St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School seeks an Office Manager to lead a large admin team across both sites. The role covers all administrative and clerical functions to support the Headteacher and teaching staff.

The post is full-time (35 hours/week) with NJC Level 4 qualification expected. Responsibilities include MIS management, payroll liaison, budget oversight, and ensuring smooth daily operations.