Office Manager [Level 2] & Attendance Leader Salary: £28,767.86 to £30,479.86 [Actual Salary] Hours: 37.5 per week Contract type: Permanent, term time only & 10 additional days [including 5 INSET days] Reporting to: Business Manager & HeadteacherCatherine Infant is a large four form entry school with a 60-place nursery and a 10 place designated specialist provision (DSP) for pupils with communication and interaction needs. The school is located in Belgrave serving a community with a range of cultures. The school predominantly includes pupils with EAL, some pupils with significant SEND needs and new arrivals to the country. It’s an exciting time to join the school as we moved into our brand-new state of the art school in 2025. We are seeking a dedicated Office Manager and Attendance Leader to join our vibrant school community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to progress in their career, take on meaningful responsibility, and make a real impact on the day to day running of an outstanding school. The successful candidate will play a central role in maintaining high standards of organisation, supporting staff, pupils, and families, and leading our attendance provision with professionalism and care. If you are motivated, proactive, and passionate about helping a school thrive, please apply. The school office manager & attendance leader will be responsible for: - overseeing the daily administration of the school office including line managing administrative staff - administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school, maintaining confidentiality at all times - manage the school’s management information system [MIS] e.g. SIMs - assist with all the planning and development of support services - ensuring effective communication with the school community e.g. parents & stakeholders - strategic lead of whole school pupil attendance including liaison with the LA admissions/EWO teams - safeguarding as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leader - maintaining and the development of the school website - supporting individual families to access school in liaison with school leaders - overseeing specific administrative processes e.g. pupil medical & dietary needs - ensuring that all statutory and local authority returns are completed and supplied to the appropriate body and that they comply with the appropriate government/LA standards. What we can offer you: • an outstanding setting • excellent working facilities in an inspirational environment • opportunity to work with a dedicated and committed team of professionals • fantastic training/development/CPD opportunities in a friendly, supportive environment • a supportive network of staff including the senior leadership team & governors • delightful, well behaved children and supportive families. What Ofsted say: ‘Pupils are very happy in the nurturing atmosphere at Catherine Infant School.’ ‘Each adult is an excellent role model for the pupils that they support.’ ‘Pupils thrive at this school and learning comes alive’ ‘Staff have excellent subject knowledge and deliver the curriculum expertly.’ ‘The school places a high priority on pupils learning to read. Pupils take joy and pleasure in reading.’ ‘Pupils’ behaviour throughout the school is exemplary.’ ‘The provision for pupils’ wider personal development is exceptional.’Expires: Monday March 2nd 2026Interview Date: W/c March 2nd 2026Start Date: ASAP Candidates are warmly invited and encouraged to visit the school. Please call the School Business Manager [Melanie Badelek] to arrange an appointment. The use of AI is discouraged when completing the application and the supporting statement must address the job description for the role. Candidates’ proficiency in English will form part of the interview process. The school reserves the right to close this post early should a suitable candidate be appointed.Previous applicants need not appy.