Southgate Primary School
Office Manager
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Southgate Primary School Office Manager
Southgate Primary School is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and personable Office Manager to join their friendly and supportive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience and a passion for helping schools run smoothly. As the first point of contact for many of our parents, visitors, and staff, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the school office, while contributing to the warm and welcoming environment of our schools.
Your Opportunity
In this key role, you will lead and support a dedicated office team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all administrative functions across the schools. From overseeing daily operations and managing financial processes, to supporting the Leadership Teams and acting as the first point of contact for parents and visitors, this role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You will be at the heart of the school community, promoting a warm, professional environment while maintaining excellent communication and the highest standards of confidentiality.
What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience working in a school office, ideally within an educational environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage office staff effectively.
- Excellent planning, organizational, administrative, and finance abilities with a keen eye for detail.
- Confident in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), with familiarity in school systems such as SIMS or Pupil Asset considered a bonus.
- Clear, professional communication skills and a friendly, welcoming manner.
- Highly reliable with excellent timekeeping, personal integrity, and a commitment to confidentiality.
- Able to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and remain calm and positive under pressure.
- A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and an understanding of the importance of safeguarding in a school environment.
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About Southgate Primary School
Our school sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Southgate Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
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GLF Schools is a Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils. Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness, GLF Schools operates 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England. We work as a community while ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity and are committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education.
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn, and Flourish:
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work-life and family-friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
- Start Date: ASAP
- Salary: GLF Associate 3 Point 1 to Point 10 - £25,877 - £27,954 (DOE)
- Actual Salary: £21,643.44 to £23,380.64 (DOE)
- Hours: 35hrs Monday to Friday - Term Time Only (39 Weeks)
- Closing Date: Sun 20th Sept
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