School Office Manager

We are looking to recruit a full-time, term-time + 2 weeks Office Manager to join our friendly, dedicated team – 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Southfield Park Primary School is a two-form entry school which enjoys a diverse catchment, a vibrant community and a strong team spirit committed to ensuring the provision is right for every child. Southfield Park Primary School is part of the Lumen Learning Trust, a successful local multi-academy trust and benefits greatly from the collaborative working across the schools. Professional development is central to our ethos, and the successful candidate will gain from a wide range of in-house and external learning opportunities. We are looking for the right candidate to join our team.

In particular we require someone who has/is:

• Good level of written and spoken English, numerate, calm, courteous and able to work under pressure.

• Good ICT skills.

• Interest in developing and improving existing school systems and processes.

• Able to plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks for the office team and allocate workload fairly.

• Able to effectively manage performance

• Able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff and all stakeholders.

• A proactive team-member, able to collaborate effectively with senior managers, office staff and colleagues across the school

• High level of personal and emotional resilience.

• Able to maintain confidentiality.

• Lots of patience.

• Capacity to be flexible, enjoy new challenges and be able to manage multiple priorities

To apply for this position please complete an application form. Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a tour.

Closing date for applications: 9 am on Monday, 22nd June 2026

However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Salary: Pay Grade 7, £33,552 – £35,763 FTE (£32,071.76 – £34,066.69 actual pay)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 39 weeks a year

Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.