Location: Beeston, NG9
Contract Type: Full-time, Temp - Perm
Salary: £110 - £120 per day
Start Date: ASAP

As Office Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the smooth daily running of the school's administrative and support functions. You will lead a small office team, liaise with senior leadership, and be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the school office, including line management of admin support staff.

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Act as the primary contact for all administrative, admissions, attendance, and safeguarding record-keeping processes.

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Ensure all statutory returns (e.g. school census, workforce census) are completed accurately and on time.

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Oversee the maintenance of pupil records using MIS platforms such as Arbor, SIMS, ScholarPack, or Integris.

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Manage school communications, including newsletters, parent messaging systems, and website updates.

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Support the Headteacher and SLT with diary management, correspondence, and key policy administration.

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Handle basic financial administration (invoices, petty cash, orders) in line with school and LA procedures.

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Uphold GDPR, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Essential Requirements:

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Proven experience in a school-based office leadership role (minimum 2 years).

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Excellent working knowledge of school MIS systems (Arbor, SIMS, etc.).

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Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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Calm under pressure with the ability to multi-task and prioritise competing deadlines.

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Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based platforms.

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A clear understanding of school safeguarding and data protection responsibilities.

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A proactive, warm, and approachable manner when dealing with parents and staff.

Desirable:

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Experience managing small teams.

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Knowledge of HR processes or finance systems (SAP, FMS, etc.).

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First Aid or DSL training (or willingness to undertake training).

Why Join Class Mate?

At Class Mate, we pride ourselves on connecting passionate professionals with exceptional school settings. As a valued member of our supply and recruitment team, you'll receive:

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A dedicated consultant with in-depth knowledge of local schools.

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Ongoing professional development opportunities.

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Prompt weekly pay and transparent pay structures.

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Priority access to exclusive permanent and interim roles.

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Friendly, honest support throughout your placement.

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If you are an enthusiastic and skilled office manager looking for your next opportunity in NG9, we would love to hear from you