School Office Manager, Office Angels

Office Angels

Location:
United Kingdom, Middlesbrough

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

28598.00 - 30024.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We're seeking a confident, organised, and proactive individual to lead the front office of a thriving school in the Middlesbrough area. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a welcoming and supportive educational environment. This is a varied and rewarding position where you'll be at the heart of school operations-supporting staff, pupils, and parents while ensuring the highest standards of organisation, compliance, and professionalism.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the day-to-day running of the school office and reception
Manage admissions, attendance, pupil records, and family communications
Oversee HR administration including recruitment, onboarding, DBS checks, and compliance
Handle finance tasks such as invoices, petty cash, trip payments, and reconciliations
Maintain MIS systems (Arbor, Every) and the Single Central Record
Support the SLT with reports, correspondence, and event coordination
Ensure GDPR, safeguarding, and health & safety compliance
Supervise and develop admin staff, including training and mentoring
Support with EHCPs, SEND funding, and Alternative Provision placements
Coordinate service contracts, licences, insurance, and facilities management
Lead on census submissions, policy compliance, and data reporting
Provide guidance on admin systems and school events (e.g. parent evenings)
Monitor office expenditure and ensure adequate resources are available
Record and manage staff contracts, attendance, absence, and CPD
Support procurement, sponsorship, and funding opportunities
Contribute to facilities management, lettings, and income tracking
Support budget planning, monitoring, and evaluation
Foster strong relationships with staff, families, governors, and external agencies
Ensure a welcoming and professional reception for all visitors

Requirements:

Strong background in administration or office management (education experience preferred)
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using digital systems
Calm, professional, and discreet under pressure
Immediately available or available at short notice
Enhanced DBS required

Nice to have:

Experience within a school or multi-site organisation
Familiarity with MIS systems such as Arbor or SIMS
Supervisory or team leadership experience
Understanding of school compliance, HR, or finance processes

What we offer:

29 days holiday + bank holidays
A passionate and supportive leadership team
Career development and training opportunities
Access to wellbeing services (counselling, GP, mindfulness)
Local Government Pension Scheme (17.5% employer contribution)
Employment under NJC Green Book terms
A culture that listens, learns, and grows together
Free parking

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 16, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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