Office Manager

Are you a meticulous organiser with a passion for education? Do you thrive in a busy environment where every day is different and brings new challenges?  Westfield Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Office Manger to oversee the daily operations of our bustling school office.

The purpose of the role is to manage the smooth functioning of the school office, to lead and manage the administrative systems ensuring the most effective use of resources to support the school Headteacher, staff, parents and pupils. You will line manage the administrative staff that work within the school office. You will report to the Headteacher.

The main duties are:

• Ensure that all that come into contact with the school office have a welcoming and positive experience, such as visitors, parents, staff and pupils. The office is the first point of contact.
• Oversee distribution of office tasks to the office staff to ensure all duties are covered and carried out to a high standard. Lead and guide the office staff, overseeing their work, delegated tasks and fostering a positive team environment.
• Support the Headteacher and staff team with the smooth running of the school.
• Maintain accurate pupil and staff records, attendance data, admissions and other administrative records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage the schools lettings and look for ways to increase revenue through additional hirings, grants and initiatives.
• To provide a full range of finance administration and management of the school finances
• Overall responsibility for the Single Central Record

Salary will be discussed at interview and will depend on experience. 

A full Job Description is attached. As a school we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity to all applicants.

If you wish to apply, please submit fully completed application form by midday on Friday 14th June 2024. Interview date to be confirmed. You will be informed of the outcome of your application as soon as possible after the closing date. Please do not send CV’s as only completed application forms will be considered.

Potential applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school. To find out more about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office by telephone on or 

Westfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2023).

All new employees will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be updated regularly in line with statutory guidance.  Please view our Child Protection Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy.

For candidates that are short-listed for an interview, an online search will be carried out to identify any safeguarding or suitability issues.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert early should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.