Job Title: School Office Manager
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A well-established primary school in Stevenage is seeking an experienced School Office Manager to oversee its busy administrative office and support the effective running of the school.

The office plays a central role in the daily operation of the school, managing communications with parents, pupil records, attendance administration and support for the senior leadership team. The school needs someone who can take responsibility for office procedures, support other administrative staff and ensure that important tasks are completed accurately and on time.

About the Role

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day running of the school office and provide administrative support to the Headteacher and wider leadership team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the daily workload of the school office.

• Supervising and supporting administrative and reception staff.

• Maintaining accurate pupil records and school databases.

• Overseeing attendance administration and absence reporting.

• Managing communications with parents, staff and external agencies.

• Supporting admissions, pupil transfers and leavers.

• Preparing reports, correspondence and documentation for senior leaders.

• Maintaining confidential personnel and pupil records.

• Supporting safeguarding administration and ensuring concerns are passed to the appropriate staff member.

• Assisting with school policies, procedures and administrative deadlines.

• Maintaining effective filing and record-keeping systems.

• Ensuring the reception area operates professionally and efficiently.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience in a school office is essential, with experience coordinating or managing an administrative team highly desirable.

The school is looking for someone who understands school administration, safeguarding, attendance procedures and the importance of maintaining accurate records.

Experience using SIMS, Arbor or another school management information system is expected.

An enhanced DBS will be required.

How to Apply

If you have school office experience and are ready to take on a role with greater responsibility, please contact us today to discuss the opportunity.