Job Description
Your new companyHays Education are working with a welcoming and well-organised school in the Wigan area to appoint a School Office Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive leadership team and play a key role in the smooth running of the school's administrative function.Your new roleAs School Office Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the school office, ensuring a professional and efficient administrative service is delivered to staff, pupils and parents. This is a predominantly office-focused role, with limited involvement in financial management, distinguishing it from a School Business Manager position.Key responsibilities will include:
* Leading and managing the school's administrative function and front-of-house operations
* Line managing administrative support staff and overseeing workload distribution
* Acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies
* Managing pupil data, attendance records and maintaining accurate school systems (e.g. SIMS/Arbor)
* Supporting the Headteacher and senior leadership team with administrative tasks, reporting and organisation
* Ensuring compliance with school policies, safeguarding procedures and GDPR requirements
* Coordinating communications, newsletters and general correspondence
* Overseeing admissions administration and maintaining pupil records
* Organising meetings, events and calendar management for the school
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* Previous experience working in a school office setting or similar education environment
* Strong organisational and leadership skills, with experience supervising or coordinating a team
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
* Proficiency in school management systems (SIMS, Arbor, or similar)
* A high level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach
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