Highfield Primary School, part of the Attenborough Learning Trust, wishes to appoint an experienced, highly organised, flexible and friendly Office Manager to lead the administrative, financial and organisational functions of our busy school office. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Headteacher, leadership team, staff, pupils and families, ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the school. Responsibilities include overseeing administrative and financial processes, maintaining key systems and records, supporting safeguarding and compliance requirements, coordinating admissions and attendance administration, and line managing the Administration Officer and Premises Officer. This varied and rewarding role requires excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while building positive relationships across the school community.
What we are looking for someone who:
• Has significant experience working in an educational office environment and can confidently manage a wide range of responsibilities including managing support staff.
• Can build and maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, governors and external partners.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Is highly organised, methodical and able to work effectively in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
• Can work with accuracy, attention to detail and complete confidentiality at all times.
• Has strong IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Office and school management systems such as SIMS and CPOMS.
• Can manage sensitive information appropriately and exercise sound judgement.
• Will actively contribute to the positive culture and values of both the school and the Attenborough Learning Trust.
• Committed to working with parents and the wider community.
To find out more about the school, please visit the school website.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.