Interim Office Manager – Primary School
* £20–£25 per hour (DOE)
* Start: ASAP | Duration: Ongoing
A large, well-established primary school in the DN1 area of Doncaster is seeking an Interim Office Manager to join their team immediately. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a busy school office within a respected academy trust, known for its commitment to excellence and community values.
Responsibilities
* General Office Management: Overseeing daily operations of a busy school office, ensuring efficiency and professionalism.
* Finance & Budgeting: Managing school budgets, processing invoices, and liaising with the central finance team.
* HR Administration: Supporting recruitment, onboarding, absence management, and maintaining staff records.
* Compliance & Safeguarding: Ensuring policies and procedures are followed, including safeguarding and GDPR.
* Facilities Coordination: Liaising with site staff and external contractors to ensure the school environment is safe and well-maintained.
* Communication: Acting as a key point of contact for staff, parents, and external stakeholders.
* Data & Reporting: Using school systems to maintain accurate records and produce reports as required.
Ideal Candidate
* Proven experience in business management or office leadership, ideally within a school or educational setting.
* Strong understanding of budget handling, HR processes, and financial administration.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
* Experience with school MIS systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor) is desirable but not essential.
About the School & Trust
The school is part of a large, multi-academy trust that supports schools across the region. The trust is known for its inclusive ethos, high standards, and strong support networks for staff. The trust is nationally recognised for driving improvement and fostering collaboration across its schools.
If you think you have what it takes to step up and support this wonderful and busy school, then please do apply and we will reach out to shortlisted candidates. Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 then unfortunately your application has not been successful.
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