Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (37.5 hours per week). Term time, 5 Inset Days and 1 week working during school holidays as required (39 weeks, 195 days)
Actual Annual Salary: £27,458 (SWAN Grade 6.2, FTE £30,647)
We are seeking an experienced and organised Office Manager to lead our busy school office and ensure its smooth, efficient and professional operation. Working closely with the Office Team and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of our school. Previous experience in office management and team leadership is essential.
You will be joining a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team of professionals, where every decision is made with our children at the heart.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is committed to working in an environment where children always come first
- Is a welcoming, positive and professional presence for pupils, families, staff and visitors, with a strong sense of confidentiality and sensitivity
- Has proven experience in a fast-paced office environment and can effectively prioritise a varied workload
- Is self-motivated, well organised, flexible and calm under pressure
- Communicates clearly and confidently, with excellent interpersonal skills
- Has strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and can quickly learn new software
- Can lead and manage a team effectively, supporting colleagues to work efficiently and to a high standard
- Promotes a positive, purposeful and highly motivated culture across the office and wider school community
We can offer you:
- A friendly, professional and committed team with a strong ethos of working together
- Excellent facilities and resources
- Fantastic children who have a love of learning and excellent behaviour
- Strong partnerships with supportive parents, governors and the wider community
- Training as required
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A Cycle to Work Scheme
Goldsworth Primary School is a leading inclusive school in the heart of Woking. We are proud of our strong reputation for providing high-quality education for all children, including those with SEND. We are a happy, high-achieving school where our vision is for every child and member of staff to “Be the Best They Can Be.”
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team. We warmly welcome visits to the school prior to application. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office.
Application closing date: 9am, Monday 9th March 2026
Applications should be made using the Goldsworth Primary School Application Form (CVs will not be accepted).
Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position, you do so as soon as possible.
Interview date: Wednesday 11th March 2026
We look forward to receiving your application.
Goldsworth Primary School is part of The Swan Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.
All schools within The SWAN Trust warmly welcome children, families, governors, and staff from diverse backgrounds within the Woking community. The schools within The Trust aim to ensure that every child feels safe and happy in school creating a culture where they can grow and develop.
Goldsworth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted applicants will be required to supply details of any unspent convictions and conditional cautions and any spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If you are appointed, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
All schools within The SWAN Trust welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.