Are you an experienced School Office Manager looking for a new challenge? TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated and organised individual to take on the role of School Office Manager at a well-regarded school in Birmingham, Edgbaston.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the school office, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
Manage a team of office staff, fostering a positive and productive environment.
Act as the primary point of contact with external agencies and suppliers.
Handle financial tasks including processing invoices and addressing financial queries.
Maintain and manage key administrative systems, including those related to Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe (training provided if necessary).
Provide administrative support to senior staff and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Essential Skills & Experience:

A minimum of 12 months experience running a school office.
Proven experience in people management, ideally in an office environment.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Familiarity with Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe policies (or willingness to undergo training).
Experience in financial administration, including invoice processing.

Working Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm.
Flexibility to work overtime during busy periods.

Contract Details:

This is a contractual placement through TeacherActive, paid through PAYE.
The role runs from October 2024 to July 2025 (academic year).
If you are a proactive, organised, and experienced office manager with a passion for creating a supportive school environment, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply: Please submit your CV via the TeacherActive website.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services