Office Manager

Office Manager – St Nicholas CE School

Job title: Office Manager

Salary range: Aquinas Grade A6.4-A6.8

£35,407.00 - £38,009.00 p.a.

Actual Salary (Pro-rata): £32,656.74 - £35,056.63 p.a.

Hours: Full time (36 hours per week) 8:30-4:30 Mon-Fri
(some flexibility may be possible for the right candidate)

Weeks: 42 (Term Time Only +3)

Closing Date: Monday 29th June 2026 – 9am

Start Date: 1st September 2026

St. Nicholas Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint an Office Manager to start on 1st September 2026. We are proud of our offer to children, parents and staff and this role will form part of a key team that works to deliver an excellent service to our stakeholders.

The successful candidate would ideally have experience managing a small team in a busy school office or other similar environment. We would welcome applicants with a background in finance administration.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience, or a demonstrable interest in working as an Office Manager;

• Have a background in education or general office work;

• Have experience in managing a small team to meet a wide range of expectations and deadlines;

• Understand how to multi-task effectively to meet competing demands on their time;

• Be a good communicator with the ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Have practical experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders;

• Have an advanced level of IT skills;

• Know how to build relationships and to work as part of, and lead, a team;

• Come with a friendly, helpful, caring and flexible approach;

• Possess a commitment to equal opportunities;

• Have an ability to maintain confidentiality in all school matters;

• Enjoy the presence of children and young people.

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to providing the best education for our pupils built upon a strong sense of belonging and mutual respect, giving our children the freedom to flourish and succeed;

• Professional development of all colleagues;

• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;

• A skilled and experienced team of professionals;

A school in which the pupils flourish in an open, supportive environment and achieve high standards as a result.

St Nicholas CE School is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org

Recruitment Pack.pdfApplication Form.doc