About the role
Southgate Primary School is seeking a highly organised, proactive and personable Office Manager to their friendly and supportive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience and a passion for helping schools run smoothly. As the first point of contact for many of our parents, visitors and staff, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the school office, while contributing to the warm and welcoming environment of our schools.
Your Opportunity
In this key role, you will lead and support a dedicated office team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all administrative functions across the schools. From overseeing daily operations and managing financial processes, to supporting the Leadership Teams and acting as the first point of contact for parents and visitors, this role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You will be at the heart of the school community, promoting a warm, professional environment while maintaining excellent communication and the highest standards of confidentiality.
What we are looking for
- Proven experience working in a school office, ideally within an educational environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage office staff effectively.
- Excellent planning, organisational, administrative and finance abilities with a keen eye for detail.
- Confident in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), with familiarity in school systems such as SIMS or Pupil Asset considered a bonus.
- Clear, professional communication skills and a friendly, welcoming manner.
- Highly reliable with excellent timekeeping, personal integrity, and a commitment to confidentiality.
- Able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and remain calm and positive under pressure.
- A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and an understanding of the importance of safeguarding in a school environment.
About Southgate Primary School
Our school sits within a newly established
cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Southgate
Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Forge Wood
Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords
Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity to work
collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and
experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education
and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career
progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your
professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a
community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular
progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to
grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A
Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded
upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43
primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the
south of England
- We
work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique
identity
- Committed
to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible
education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,
which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access
to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible
working options
- Generous
holiday allowance
- Work
life and family friendly policies
- Employee
wellbeing initiatives
- Career
pathways and talent management
- Access
to a staff benefits portal
- Community
and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community
candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate 3 Point 1 to Point 10 - £25,877 - £27,954 (DOE)
Actual Salary: £21,643.44 to £23,380.64 (DOE)
Hours: 35hrs Monday to Friday - Term Time Only (39 Weeks)
Closing Date: Sun 20th Sept
Job tags
- Administration Hr Data And Finance
- Administration roles
- Education
- FULL TIME
- Full Time
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