Office Manager

School Office Manager

Central Birmingham

Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced School Office Manager to join a thriving school in Solihull. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the school, providing exceptional administrative support, and fostering positive relationships with parents, staff, and students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-Day Operations: Manage the day-to-day running of the school office, overseeing administrative tasks, and ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor administrative staff, providing guidance and support to optimise performance.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement effective administrative policies and procedures to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Parent and Staff Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, students, and staff, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Financial Management: Assist with financial management, including budgeting, purchasing, and invoicing.
• Event Coordination: Coordinate and organise school events and meetings as needed.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all administrative activities.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in school office management or a related field.
• Strong organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for education and a commitment to providing exceptional administrative support.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for education and a proven track record of success in school office management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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