Location: Northumberland
School Type: Primary School
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised School Office Manager to join a welcoming and well-established primary school in Northumberland.

The school is seeking a confident, approachable and proactive individual who can take responsibility for the smooth running of its busy school office. This is a key position within the school, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, support staff, pupils and parents while ensuring that administrative operations run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the school office, ensuring an efficient and professional administrative service.

• Manage school correspondence, records, attendance information and general administrative processes.

• Coordinate office staff workloads and provide guidance and support where required.

• Liaise professionally with parents, visitors, external agencies and the wider school community.

• Support the Senior Leadership Team with administrative duties, reporting and school communications.

• Maintain accurate information on school management systems and ensure compliance with data protection and safeguarding procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working in a school office is essential, ideally in a supervisory or management capacity.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy school environment.

• Experience using school management information systems, such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional approach.

• Confidence handling confidential information and maintaining accurate administrative records.

• A positive, reliable and adaptable attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator or existing Office Manager looking to take the next step in their career. You'll become an important part of a supportive primary school community, contributing directly to the efficient running of the school and helping create a positive experience for pupils, families and staff.

Interested?

If you have previous school office experience and are ready for a rewarding new opportunity in Northumberland, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this permanent School Office Manager position.