Office Manager – Secondary School – Manchester

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A successful Secondary School in Manchester is looking to appoint an experienced and highly organised Office Manager to lead its busy administration team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident administrator who enjoys managing people, improving systems and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a thriving school.

Working closely with the Headteacher, School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee the school's administrative function, ensuring that staff, students, parents and visitors receive a professional and efficient service. This is a varied leadership role that combines operational management with hands-on administration and would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced school environment.

School Information

This is a well-established 11 to 18 Secondary School with a strong reputation for academic achievement, excellent pastoral care and high expectations. The school provides a broad curriculum that enables students to achieve excellent outcomes while developing confidence, resilience and independence.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent professional development opportunities and a collaborative working culture where teamwork and continuous improvement are actively encouraged. The school has invested in modern administrative systems and technology to ensure efficient communication and effective school operations.

Office Team

The Office Team provides essential administrative support across the entire school, ensuring every aspect of school life operates efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the school office.

• Leading and supporting the administration team.

• Overseeing admissions and pupil enrolment.

• Maintaining accurate pupil records.

• Managing the school's Management Information System.

• Coordinating communication with parents and external agencies.

• Preparing reports and correspondence for senior leaders.

• Managing office budgets and ordering supplies.

• Coordinating meetings and staff diaries.

• Supporting HR and recruitment administration.

• Reviewing and improving office procedures.

• Ensuring GDPR compliance.

• Managing reception services.

• Supporting examinations and school events.

• Providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Previous Office Manager or senior administration experience.

• Experience working within a school is desirable.

• Excellent leadership and organisational skills.

• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.

• Experience using school MIS systems.

• Excellent communication skills.

• High attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Professional and approachable manner.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

Application

To apply for this Office Manager position, please send your CV as soon as possible.