School Office Manager

School Office Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full‑time,
Term Time Only + 4 Weeks

FTE Salary: £28,598 - £30,024
Actual Salary: £26,607 - £27,934

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly organised School Office Manager to lead the operational functions of a busy school office.
This key role ensures the smooth day‑to‑day running of administrative operations and provides essential support to the Academy Leadership Team, including the Senior Academy Business Manager.The successful candidate will play a vital part in supporting both academy‑based activity and, at times, Trust‑wide initiatives. Working on a shared site, you will occasionally collaborate with the Trust's central team on specific projects, such as event bookings and preparing coordinated information packs.

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and skilled administrator who is:

Experienced in managing or supporting busy administrative environments
A strong communicator, confident in liaising with staff, parents, students and external stakeholders
A team‑focused professional, able to collaborate effectively across academy and Trust teams
Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities
Committed to maintaining a high standard of customer service and operational excellenceKey Responsibilities

Overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of the school office
Providing high‑level administrative support to the Academy Leadership Team and Senior Academy Business Manager
Ensuring efficient office systems, processes and workflows
Supporting HR, finance, and data‑related administrative tasks as required
Coordinating communication across the school, including parent and staff enquiries
Supporting the Trust central team on defined projects, including booking events and preparing information packs
Contributing to a welcoming, professional and solution‑focused front‑of‑house service

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