Office Manager

Office Manager
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Peterborough
Salary: Points 12-17 of the Support Staff Scale Point £28,598 - £31,022 FTE per annum £24,456 - £27,014 pro rata per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time,
Sacred Heart Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive community where every child is nurtured to grow academically, socially and emotionally. Located in the heart of Swaffham, our school serves families from the local area and beyond, fostering a strong sense of belonging, respect and partnership.
We are committed to providing a high-quality, engaging curriculum that inspires curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. We strive to enable all pupils to achieve their full potential through excellent teaching, high expectations and a supportive, caring environment.
Our core values underpin all aspects of school life. We encourage pupils to develop a strong sense of compassion, integrity and responsibility, preparing them to contribute positively to society. Opportunities for reflection and personal development are central to our approach, helping children to build confidence and resilience.
We value strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community, recognising that collaboration is key to children’s success. Staff at Sacred Heart are dedicated, reflective professionals who work together to ensure every child feels safe, valued and inspired.
Joining Sacred Heart means becoming part of a committed team that is passionate about making a difference and supporting children to flourish both now and in the future.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school as a Office Manager.
The post-holder will be responsible for carrying out administrative services to the school’s teachers and students and by working flexibly with other administrative staff, ensuring that duties are carried out efficiently and effectively.
General Responsibilities
The Office Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the reception area across both school sites, communicating with staff, parents and students on a range of issues, as well as providing general administrative support to the school and headteacher.
Specific Responsibilities
A non-exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.
* Act as first point of contact for visitors and resolve general enquiries from staff and students;
* Undertake all paperwork relating to pupil administration, including paperwork relating to new or leaving pupils, updating Bromcom, and organising school trips as required;
* Assist Headteacher with enrolling process for new pupils including all administration for this;
* School trips and clubs – liaise with external providers, set up and market clubs and trips including any necessary administration and invoicing;
* Update the school website as and when required;
* Ensure all visitors sign in and wear an ID badge;
* Offer refreshments to visitors when appropriate and ensure stocks are replenished;
* Sort incoming mail and frank outgoing mail, receive parcels and packages;
* Keep the reception area neat and tidy, ensure brochures and magazines are up to date and stocked;
Interview date – to be confirmed
To Apply
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