SENIOR OFFICE MANAGER 36.50 Hours TTO plus 1 week – GR4 (SCP 23 - 31 (£33,434 – £41,771 pro rata) Cottesbrooke Infant & Nursery School is a vibrant and welcoming three-form entry school in Acocks Green, serving a diverse and thriving community. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Office Manager to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the school and ensuring the best possible experience for our children, families and staff. At Cottesbrooke, our CUBS values underpin everything we do: C aring and polite U nderstand that we are all equal B rilliant learners S tay safe These values guide how we work with children, families and each other. We are looking for a Senior Office Manager who shares these values and will bring them to life in the busy heart of the school office. We have high expectations of our children both academically and in their behaviour, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence. We are looking for someone who has: experience of working in a school office experience of financial processing and accounting knowledge of using a management information system (preferably Arbor) and other software such as Microsoft Office knowledge of general school procedures excellent literacy and numeracy skills excellent organisational and computing skills good communication skills a commitment to high standards a commitment to continuous professional development the willingness to go the extra mile The role will include: maintaining pupil records managing HR financial processing providing support for the Leadership Team and Governing Body line managing named staff other administrative tasks commensurate with the post to ensure the smooth running of the school office What we can offer you: a friendly and welcoming staff team with strong collaboration access to professional development and training opportunities a well-resourced school environment that supports efficiency and creativity children who are enthusiastic, well-behaved and eager to learn a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team and governing body the opportunity to make a real difference as part of a diverse and thriving school community a varied role that will allow you to develop your skills and take pride in contributing to the success of the whole school Safeguarding At Cottesbrooke, safeguarding children is our top priority. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment checks will include: online checks carried out prior to interview an enhanced DBS check with barred list information two satisfactory references verification of identity and the right to work in the UK Because this role involves speaking with parents, visitors, and other stakeholders, spoken English must be of a standard that allows you to carry out these duties effectively. This is a legal requirement under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. If you feel that you have the skills required to join our school, application forms are available on request from the school via email or on our website. We warmly welcome visits from prospective candidates. Please contact the school office on 0121 706 2742 to arrange a visit. Closing Date: 7 th October 2025 at 3pm Interviews: WB 20th October 2025 Please note we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified. COTTESBROOKE INFANT & NURSERY SCHOOL, Yardley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 6LG Tel. 0121 706 2742 Email: enquiry@cottesbrooke-inf.bham.sch.uk