Office Manager – Secondary School – Nottingham

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

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

Working closely with the Headteacher, School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee all administrative functions, manage office staff and ensure pupils, parents, visitors and external agencies receive a professional and welcoming service.

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 recognised for its inclusive ethos, where positive relationships, high expectations and academic ambition are at the centre of everything it does.

Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. Staff benefit from strong leadership, regular CPD opportunities and a collaborative working culture where professional development is actively encouraged.

Office Team

The Office Team plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day running of the school. Working closely with every department, the team ensures administrative processes operate efficiently while delivering an excellent service to students, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Managing the daily operation of the school office.

• Supervising and supporting administrative staff.

• Overseeing admissions administration.

• Managing the school's Management Information System (MIS).

• Coordinating communication with parents and external agencies.

• Preparing reports, letters and official correspondence.

• Managing office budgets and ordering supplies.

• Organising meetings and maintaining leadership diaries.

• Supporting HR and recruitment administration.

• Ensuring GDPR compliance.

• Managing reception services.

• Supporting school events and parents' evenings.

• Reviewing administrative procedures.

• Providing support to the Senior Leadership Team.

• Maintaining a welcoming and professional office environment.

Requirements

• Previous Office Manager or senior administration experience.

• School administration experience is desirable.

• Experience using school MIS systems.

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.

• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities.

• High attention to detail.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

• Professional and approachable manner.

Application

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