Office Manager

Office Manager - Full-time, permanent from September 2026

This Office Manager role is based within a school setting where strong leadership, positive relationships, and clear systems underpin daily practice. The environment is well organised and supportive, with staff working collaboratively to ensure pupils benefit from a calm, well-run school day. High expectations, effective communication, and a strong focus on personal development contribute to a positive experience for both pupils and staff.

Duties as Office Manager:

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the school office, ensuring smooth and efficient operations
• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies
• Manage administrative systems including pupil records, attendance, and data management
• Support financial administration, including orders, invoices, and budget monitoring as required
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with school policies and procedures
• Line manage administrative staff where applicable and support their development
• Coordinate communication across the school, including emails, letters, and reports
• Support senior leaders with administrative tasks and reporting deadlines
• Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection procedures are followed at all times

Ideal Office Manager:

• Has proven experience working as an Office Manager or administrator within a school setting
• Demonstrates strong organisational and time management skills
• Is confident using school management information systems and office software
• Communicates professionally and effectively with staff, parents, and external partners
• Is calm, approachable, and able to manage competing priorities
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection
• Works well independently and as part of a wider school team
• Is committed to supporting the smooth running of a school environment

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.

• 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.