School Office Manager

8.30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.00pm Friday – Term time plus inset days, plus 1 additional week Our friendly federation is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and self‑motivated Office Manager to join our hardworking and supportive team at Southcote Primary School. We are looking for a dedicated professional who takes pride in delivering high‑quality administrative support and ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of a busy school office. This is a varied and rewarding role working closely with the Executive Headteacher, Head of Operations and wider leadership team. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community — often being the calm, reassuring presence, at the heart of the school. The successful candidate will: - Demonstrate exceptional organisation — able to manage multiple priorities and maintain a well structured, efficient office environment - Communicate with warmth and clarity — building positive relationships with staff, parents, pupils and external agencies - Bring emotional intelligence — remaining calm during busy school mornings and responding sensitively to upset children or concerned parents - Have experience in a busy office, ideally within a school setting - Use digital systems confidently — including experience with MIS such as SIMS, or willingness to undertake training - Support and lead office staff effectively, modelling professionalism and teamwork - Understand safeguarding responsibilities — including the updated KCSIE 2026 requirements around AI safeguarding, data protection and ensuring all staff are fully prepared to implement Part One of the guidance - Uphold confidentiality and GDPR at all times - Maintain the school’s digital presence — supporting website updates and contributing to positive, compliant social media communication - Commit to ongoing professional development and training We can offer: - A welcoming, supportive and collaborative team - Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who make every day meaningful - Opportunities for training and development, including safeguarding and digital‑skills training - A varied and rewarding role within our growing Federation - Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support wellbeing - A workplace where kindness, professionalism and humour are valued