We are currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised School Office Manager to support schools across Sandwell and Dudley from September. This is a key role within a busy school environment, requiring a confident individual who can lead the day-to-day operations of the school office while maintaining high standards of administration.
The successful candidate must have previous experience working within a school environment and be confident managing administrative systems, processes, and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Overseeing the daily running of the school office and administrative functions
Managing and supporting administrative staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently
Acting as a key point of contact for staff, parents, and external agencies
Managing pupil data and ensuring records are accurate and up to date
Supporting attendance, admissions, and reporting processes
Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and school policies
Coordinating communications, including emails, letters, and internal notices
Supporting senior leadership with administrative and organisational tasks
Requirements:
Essential: Previous experience working in a school environment
Experience in a senior administrative or office management role
Strong knowledge of school systems such as SIMS, BROMCOM, or ARBOR
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
Strong communication skills with a professional and confident approach
Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Important Information:
No training will be provided - candidates must be able to start and perform the role immediately
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is highly desirable
Candidates without a DBS will be required to obtain and pay for their own Enhanced DBS check
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks