Office Manager
* Grade 7 – £32,061 - £36,362 per annum
* Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week, 8am to 4pm Mon to Thurs, 8am to 3.30pm Fri (inc 30 mins unpaid lunch)
* Permanent full time year round contract with 25 days holiday plus Public and Bank Holidays (33 days in total)
* Start Date: As soon as possible
St Mark's CE School is a community school, where we create a sense of belonging for all who enter our school. Our core Christian values of love, belonging and service are nurtured and modelled through high standards by excellent staff.
We are seeking a highly organised and detail‑oriented School Office Manager to lead our day‑to‑day school administrative and financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, proactive leader to manage a dynamic school office, ensuring high-quality support for staff and visitors alike.
Reporting directly to the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast‑paced environment, possessing exceptional communication skills and strong financial/budgeting acumen.
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
* Provide excellent leadership, line management and training of the finance, administration and reception team ensuring a high performing, professional and welcoming environment for all.
* Oversee the management of school trips ensuring each trip is fully planned, costed and communicated whilst ensuring all processes have been followed including invoicing and payments and the booking and payment of resources.
* Oversee and assist (where required during peak intervals and absences) with day‑to‑day financial processes carried out by the Finance Officer.
* Produce and present monthly budget monitoring reports to the SBM and termly reports for Governor and SLT meetings.
* Ensure safeguarding, GDPR and compliance processes are followed at all times.
* Act as the operational bridge between SBM strategy and office delivery
What We're Looking For
* GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
* Relevant administrative or business qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent experience)
* Experience in a senior administrative or office management role overseeing systems, procedures and operational workflows
* Experience of line management, appraisals and staff development
* Experience supporting financial administration, including budgets, reconciliations, purchase orders, and reporting
* Good ICT skills with confidence using Office, Outlook, Word and Excel to produce detailed reports, as required
Why Join Us?
* A strong Christian ethos where love, service, and belonging are lived daily
* A supportive senior leadership team that values pastoral work
* A school community where pupils are known, valued, and listened to
* Opportunities to shape and strengthen whole‑school pastoral practice
* A role that balances strategic leadership with meaningful pupil contact
What We Offer
* Membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme
* Secure on‑site car parking
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential 24/7 counselling support
* Access to a Benefits Hub, offering a range of discounts and offers
* Occupational Health support
* On‑site hot and cold food options
* Access to online training and personal development courses
* The opportunity to work in a brand‑new, high‑specification school environment
* Career development opportunities within a supportive organisation
St Mark's Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Southampton City Council is an equal opportunities employer.
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