Office Manager Salary: Scale 6, SCP 18–22 Hours: 37 hours per week Working Weeks: Term Time Only 4 Weeks Contract: Permanent Are you someone who thrives in a busy, people‑focused environment? Do you enjoy making a real difference in the day‑to‑day life of a school community? If so, we’d love to welcome you to Wrekin View Primary School as our new Office Manager. We are a warm, caring school where children are at the heart of everything we do. Our office is often the first point of contact for families, visitors and staff — and we’re looking for someone who can bring professionalism, warmth and a positive approach to every interaction. About the Role As our Office Manager, you will play a central and valued role in keeping our school running smoothly. You’ll lead our friendly office team with confidence and kindness, helping to create a welcoming environment for all. You’ll work closely with the Headteacher and the Learning Community Trust, supporting key areas including finance, HR, Health & Safety, policy oversight, and school administration. Every day will be different — and you’ll be someone who enjoys that variety. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting and guiding our administration team, Keeping our office organised, calm, and welcoming Supporting budget monitoring and ensuring financial tasks run smoothly Coordinating HR processes such as recruitment and induction Overseeing policies, GDPR responsibilities, and compliance tasks Working closely with the LCT Estate Manager on Health & Safety Updating the school website and supporting internal communications Providing a high‑quality, friendly service to parents, carers and visitors Making sure all safeguarding and confidentiality procedures are upheld What We’re Looking For You’ll be someone who enjoys working with people and naturally brings warmth and positivity into your role. You’ll be organised, proactive, and able to juggle different tasks with confidence. Most of all, you’ll be committed to supporting our children, families and staff. We’re looking for someone who has: Experience working in an administrative or educational setting Experience leading or supporting a team Great communication skills, both spoken and written Strong organisational abilities and a calm, thoughtful approach A positive, solution‑focused mindset Confident use of Microsoft Office and general ICT systems A commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Willingness to complete first aid training Desirable A School Business Manager or similar professional qualification Degree‑level education Safer Recruitment training Fluency Duty Because this is a customer‑facing role, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong spoken English. To Apply An application form can be obtained via the WM Jobs Advertisement or via the School Office. All completed application forms and supporting statements should be e-mailed directly to the School at Hazel.oshea1@lct.education Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 9.00am Interview date: Tuesday 21st April 2026 The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people. All post holders working in regulated activity with children, are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children’s barred list). References will be required for all shortlisted candidates, prior to interview and these will be checked following the Learning Community Trust recruitment and selection process. In line with the Statutory Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education an online check will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a criminal self-disclosure declaration, posts that involve working in regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, please note it is a criminal offence for individuals on the barred list for children to apply for any post working with children. For more information, please refer to The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, for information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. We are committed to equality and diversity and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education. For more information regarding our school’s commitment to safeguarding, please see our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy available on our website. Policies and public documents - Wrekin View Attached documents Person specification Job Description Application form