Job description

Office Manager – Full‑time, term‑time only, long‑term role which is ongoing from September 2026

This welcoming and well‑organised school offers a supportive and dynamic environment where staff work collaboratively to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations. With strong leadership and an ethos centred on pupil success and staff development, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Office Manager seeking a long‑term role starting in September 2026.

Duties as Office Manager:

Overseeing daily administrative operations to ensure the smooth running of the school office
Managing and maintaining MIS systems accurately and efficiently
Handling finance processes including recording, monitoring, and supporting financial administration
Supporting recruitment administration, including documentation, compliance, and onboarding
Coordinating communication between staff, parents, and external agencies
Maintaining organised records, databases, and essential school documentation
Providing professional support to senior leaders and contributing to whole‑school organisation

Ideal Office Manager:

Previous school office experience is essential to be considered for this role
Strong working knowledge of MIS systems
Experience in finance processes and school‑based administrative procedures
Confident handling recruitment administration and compliance tasks
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, working positively with staff, parents, and stakeholders
A proactive, reliable professional with high attention to detail

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.
Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
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