Office Manager
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6QG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75f6163a-529d-4b43-8093-62528dd557f9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
• Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant School Business Management Qualification and/or equivalent
• Experience in a relevant organisation (preferably a school if none of the above qualifications.)
• Experience:
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• Working in business administration, accounting or related disciplines.
• Previous use of financial accounting software and SIMS or other MIS systems.
• Supporting and developing others within a team.
• Financial reporting and budget management
• Procurement and asset management
• Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes:
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• Knowledge of accounting, budget-setting and budgetary control procedures.
• Able to assist with strategic planning and project management.
• Ability to implement monitoring and evaluation strategies.
• Ability to develop and implement policies.
• Ability to generate, organise and analyse data.
• Ability to use initiative and be forward-thinking.
• ICT knowledge and skills.
• Awareness of health and safety management and procedures.
• Personal Qualities
•
• Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school.
• Team player, able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all members of the school community through effective communication.
• Positive and flexible attitude – a ‘can do’ approach
• High standards with excellent attention to detail
• Calm, organised and professional attitude. Sound judgement and integrity.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
What the school offers its staff
Nassington School is a small, thriving primary school rated Good by Ofsted (2024), with 63 enthusiastic pupils. Situated in the heart of a beautiful village community, we offer a warm, supportive environment where staff are valued and developed. We are proud of:
• A strong, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning
• A genuine commitment to continuous improvement
• A collaborative ‘Unity’ partnership with Titchmarsh and Warmington schools
• A supportive team culture with engaged parents and governors
• Ongoing professional development opportunities to help you grow in your role
Further details about the role
We offer additional health and wellbeing support, including access to health professionals and counselling services for staff, their partners, and their dependents.
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
• Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant School Business Management Qualification and/or equivalent
• Experience in a relevant organisation (preferably a school if none of the above qualifications.)
• Experience:
•
• Working in business administration, accounting or related disciplines.
• Previous use of financial accounting software and SIMS or other MIS systems.
• Supporting and developing others within a team.
• Financial reporting and budget management
• Procurement and asset management
• Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes:
•
• Knowledge of accounting, budget-setting and budgetary control procedures.
• Able to assist with strategic planning and project management.
• Ability to implement monitoring and evaluation strategies.
• Ability to develop and implement policies.
• Ability to generate, organise and analyse data.
• Ability to use initiative and be forward-thinking.
• ICT knowledge and skills.
• Awareness of health and safety management and procedures.
• Personal Qualities
•
• Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school.
• Team player, able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all members of the school community through effective communication.
• Positive and flexible attitude – a ‘can do’ approach
• High standards with excellent attention to detail
• Calm, organised and professional attitude. Sound judgement and integrity.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
What the school offers its staff
Nassington School is a small, thriving primary school rated Good by Ofsted (2024), with 63 enthusiastic pupils. Situated in the heart of a beautiful village community, we offer a warm, supportive environment where staff are valued and developed. We are proud of:
• A strong, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning
• A genuine commitment to continuous improvement
• A collaborative ‘Unity’ partnership with Titchmarsh and Warmington schools
• A supportive team culture with engaged parents and governors
• Ongoing professional development opportunities to help you grow in your role
Further details about the role
We offer additional health and wellbeing support, including access to health professionals and counselling services for staff, their partners, and their dependents.
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.