Office Manager
Sileby Redlands Community Primary School
Salary: Grade 9 Pay Point 19-22 (£32,070 - £34,359 per annum, approximate starting salary of £29,548.66 per annum)
Hours: 37 Hours per week; 42 Weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
Sileby Redlands Community Primary School is looking for an experienced, proactive and dynamic Office Manager to take up an exciting, demanding and rewarding post at our school.
As the role is integral to the successful running of the school, the Office Manager must be confident and able to work well as part of a team, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work well under pressure in order to meet deadlines.
The Officer Manager has a key role in the effective management of school systems and you must have a strong administration background, good customer service skills, be able to line manage others and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. You will also need to have excellent numeracy skills as this role will involve cash handling and be an excellent communicator with a professional manner, which promotes a positive image of the school. The role may also involve training and mentoring an office apprentice.
Why Choose Sileby Redlands Community Primary School?
At Redlands we believe in putting the children at the heart of everything that we do and this includes providing the children with a creative curriculum that is both exciting and inspiring. Our children have their learning brought to life by carefully planned opportunities that enthuse, engage and motivate our children to want to find out more.
“The school is committed to ensuring that every pupil can access the curriculum. Reading is at the heart of this work. Children begin to learn phonics as soon as they start in the Reception Year. Staff are reading experts...” - OFSTED
Please note we do not accept applications via Indeed or C.Vs. To apply, please visit My New Term on the link enclosed.
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140101/EDV-2026-SRCPS-18338
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To lead in the development and implementation of an effective administrative, clerical support service and financial procedures within the School, to ensure that all procedures are carried out accurately, effectively and efficiently, and where relevant provide maximum support for and minimum involvement of teaching staff.
- To communicate effectively, professionally and in a friendly manner with staff, suppliers, pupils and parents. To be an ambassador for the Trust in dealing with external persons, developing effective lines of communication with all school users and to be a respected member of the school team by all staff.
- To ensure that all statutory returns are completed, including School Census and School Workforce Census and submitted to the appropriate body in designated timeframes and that they comply with the appropriate Government Department standards.
- To assist the SLT in the management of H&S procedures in line with trust policies to ensure compliance with all legal and Health & Safety requirements within the school’s facilities.
Job Requirements:
- Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy.
- Level 3 qualification in business and administration with post-qualification experience, or evidence of equivalent experience.
- Experience of working in a busy office environment, carrying out a range of administrative and financial tasks.
- Experience of carrying out financial procedures accurately, including invoice processing, bank and payroll reconciliation and VAT claims.
- Experience of budget preparation, budget monitoring and reporting.
For more information and to support with your application, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification on My New Term
What we offer:
- The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
- Good opportunities for personal and career development.
- Pension scheme.
- Access to employee assistance programme.
- Employee benefits such as retail discounts.
- CPD development both within school and through DSAT networks and wider external partnership working.
- Talk to us about Flexible working.
Why Choose Us:
Discovery Schools Academy Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence is shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.
As part of Discovery Schools Trust, there is a wealth of CPD opportunities available to the successful candidate and we know that by joining our highly dedicated and committed staff, who work tirelessly for our children, we can help you to be the best version of you!
Closing Date for Applications: 30th June 2026
Interview Date: 06th July 2026
Start Date: 19th August 2026
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.
Please note we do not accept applications via Indeed or C.Vs. To apply, please visit My New Term on the link enclosed.
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140101/EDV-2026-SRCPS-18338
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £27,858.00-£30,078.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
