East Sussex County Council
Office Manager (St Michael’s CE Primary School)
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Office Manager (St Michael’s CE Primary School)
Office Manager
Grade: 8 (Single Status 20)
Working Location: St Michael’s Church of England Primary School
Ethos: St. Michael’s is a school founded on Christian values of Love, Honesty, Forgiveness & Respect, where every individual is valued to contribute to a happy, caring environment.
Role Purpose
An Office Manager position has become available at St. Michael’s rural primary school.
This role involves providing and managing administrative support to ensure the school delivers excellent services to pupils and parents/carers. Key responsibilities include ensuring effective administrative services, meeting local priorities, and maintaining policies and standards.
Hours:
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35 per week
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Term-time only (40 weeks plus 5.05 weeks annual leave, increasing after 5 years’ service)
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Salary structured as a 37-hour role, prorated (short-term, 12-month fixed-term).
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Starting date: September 2026
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Closing date: Monday 13 July 2026 at noon
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Interview date: Thursday 16 July 2026
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Short-term contract until July 2027
Key Requirements
Experience working in an administrative role within a school is preferred but not essential.
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Essential:
- Ability to build meaningful relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
- Proficiency in maths and English.
- Commitment to the school’s Christian values of Love, Honesty, Forgiveness & Respect.
- Understanding of safeguarding in schools.
- Positive, professional approach aligned with school values and image.
- Ability to meet high expectations for administrative support.
Responsibilities
Ensure effective support contributing to school priorities:
- Organise comprehensive administrative support for staff.
- Monitor and manage the local budget for administrative services, maintaining accurate expenditure records.
- Maintain supplies, procure office stock as needed to ensure smooth operations.
- Attend and contribute to meetings, plus follow action points.
- Support project and development work linked to school initiatives.
- Oversee admin workflows, collaborating with stakeholders to improve systems and services.
- Attend staff meetings, supervision/training as required (including annual performance appraisal reviews).
- Work with the Caretaker on property/facilities maintenance and security.
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Safeguarding Commitment
The school operates under the:
- Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
Employer responsibilities:
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All staff required to demonstrate via a self-declaration form that they’re not disqualified under these regulations during pre-employment checks.
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If disqualified, the offer of employment is dependent on earning an Ofsted waiver.
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All candidates must complete an Enhanced DBS check (required for school personnel).
All staff must adhere to the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. For further info, see: Childcare Safeguarding.
Contact Information & Applying
Application method: Obtain an application pack and arrange a school tour by:
- Calling: 01797 280277
- Email: office@playdenschool.com
Notes:
- CVs not accepted
- School location: Houghton Green Lane, Playden, Rye, TN31 7PJ
- Website: St Michael’s Primary School
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