Office Manager - Secondary School - Telford

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience

Office Manager

A well-established Secondary School in Telford is seeking an experienced and highly organised Office Manager to lead its busy administrative team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced school environment and thrives on ensuring the smooth and efficient running of school operations. As Office Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day administration of the school while providing outstanding support to the Senior Leadership Team, teaching staff, parents and visitors.

You will lead and develop the administrative team, ensuring reception services, student records, admissions administration and school communications are delivered to an exceptionally high standard. You will oversee office procedures, coordinate meetings, manage diaries and ensure that administrative deadlines are consistently met.

Working closely with the School Business Manager and Headteacher, you will assist with HR administration, support financial processes, oversee office budgets and identify opportunities to improve administrative systems across the school. You will also coordinate educational visits, whole-school events and communication with parents throughout the academic year.

The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, exceptional organisational abilities and a proactive approach to improving systems and supporting colleagues across the school.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development, preparing students well for further education and future careers.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, supportive leadership, shared best practice and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Previous Office Manager or Senior Administrator experience

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

• High level of IT proficiency

• Previous school administration experience desirable

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Professional and approachable manner

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.