Office Manager - Southcote Primary School
About This Role
8.30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.00pm Friday – Term time plus inset days, plus 1 additional week
Our friendly federation is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and self‑motivated Office Manager to join our hardworking and supportive team at Southcote Primary School. We are looking for a dedicated professional who takes pride in delivering high‑quality administrative support and ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of a busy school office.
This is a varied and rewarding role working closely with the Executive Headteacher, Head of Operations and wider leadership team. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community — often being the calm, reassuring presence, at the heart of the school.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate exceptional organisation — able to manage multiple priorities and maintain a well structured, efficient office environment
- Communicate with warmth and clarity — building positive relationships with staff, parents, pupils and external agencies
- Bring emotional intelligence — remaining calm during busy school mornings and responding sensitively to upset children or concerned parents
- Have experience in a busy office, ideally within a school setting
- Use digital systems confidently — including experience with MIS such as SIMS, or willingness to undertake training
- Support and lead office staff effectively, modelling professionalism and teamwork
- Understand safeguarding responsibilities — including the updated KCSIE 2026 requirements around AI
safeguarding, data protection and ensuring all staff are fully prepared to implement Part One of the guidance
- Uphold confidentiality and GDPR at all times
- Maintain the school’s digital presence — supporting website updates and contributing to positive, compliant social media communication
- Commit to ongoing professional development and training
We can offer:
- A welcoming, supportive and collaborative team
- Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who make every day meaningful
- Opportunities for training and development, including safeguarding and digital‑skills training
- A varied and rewarding role within our growing Federation
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support wellbeing
- A workplace where kindness, professionalism and humour are valued