Office Manager
| Posting date: | 20 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4BT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f5a07989-ca13-4218-8c0a-1efe4e32d941 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly person to manage our office team. You will be responsible to the headteacher for the efficient and effective organisation and management of the whole school's administration, including finance, personnel health and safety and premises. You will contribute to school planning and development, working in close liason with the Senior Leadership Team, taking on day to day operational matters within guidelines of work plans, policies and procedures. Ideally, you will have experience of working with school administration systems such as SIMS or Arbor and be comfortable and competent using a range of computer programmes and accounting software. You will be responsible for accounting for the school's budget and contribute towards budget setting and monitoring, ensuring effective spend. You should enjoy working as part of a team and have the ability to problem solve.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a friendly, supportive staff who care for each other and laugh together.
Shipston Primary School is a two-form entry school in rural south Warwickshire, close to the Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire borders. Shipston Primary is part of The Stour Federation Multi Academy Trust with other Trust schools geographically close to support formal collaboration and developing best practice.
Working for The Stour Federation will provide exciting opportunities for candidates who are ambitious, creative and enjoy working in collaboration with others. We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our friendly, dedicated team and wider school community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Shipston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly person to manage our office team. You will be responsible to the headteacher for the efficient and effective organisation and management of the whole school's administration, including finance, personnel health and safety and premises. You will contribute to school planning and development, working in close liason with the Senior Leadership Team, taking on day to day operational matters within guidelines of work plans, policies and procedures. Ideally, you will have experience of working with school administration systems such as SIMS or Arbor and be comfortable and competent using a range of computer programmes and accounting software. You will be responsible for accounting for the school's budget and contribute towards budget setting and monitoring, ensuring effective spend. You should enjoy working as part of a team and have the ability to problem solve.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a friendly, supportive staff who care for each other and laugh together.
Shipston Primary School is a two-form entry school in rural south Warwickshire, close to the Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire borders. Shipston Primary is part of The Stour Federation Multi Academy Trust with other Trust schools geographically close to support formal collaboration and developing best practice.
Working for The Stour Federation will provide exciting opportunities for candidates who are ambitious, creative and enjoy working in collaboration with others. We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our friendly, dedicated team and wider school community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Shipston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.