School Office Manager
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0HD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | fe2e73d8-be6e-4cda-8dd6-d74d5e5e7ddc |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and training
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Relevant administrative or business management qualification (desirable)
• First aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
• Experience of working in an office environment, ideally within a school or educational setting
• Experience managing or coordinating school trips or events (desirable)
• Experience in using and managing a school MIS system (preferably SIMS)
• Experience in line managing or supervising other staff (desirable)
Skills and knowledge
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with office software and MIS systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of school administrative processes and statutory requirements (desirable)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Personal qualities
• Professional and approachable manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive
• Commitment to upholding the ethos and values of the school
• High level of integrity, honesty, and reliability
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive and friendly team
• A positive working environment where your contributions are valued
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a real impact on the school communit
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Qualifications and training
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Relevant administrative or business management qualification (desirable)
• First aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
• Experience of working in an office environment, ideally within a school or educational setting
• Experience managing or coordinating school trips or events (desirable)
• Experience in using and managing a school MIS system (preferably SIMS)
• Experience in line managing or supervising other staff (desirable)
Skills and knowledge
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with office software and MIS systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of school administrative processes and statutory requirements (desirable)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Personal qualities
• Professional and approachable manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive
• Commitment to upholding the ethos and values of the school
• High level of integrity, honesty, and reliability
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive and friendly team
• A positive working environment where your contributions are valued
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a real impact on the school communit
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.