Office Manager

£34,665 (SCP 17) - £42,695 (SCP 27)

40 hours per week

52.143 weeks a year

Handsworth, Birmingham

We’re looking for a dedicated Office Manager to be the friendly face of our school, providing a warm welcome to pupils, families and visitors while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

As a key member of our team, you will oversee a wide range of administrative functions, including pupil administration, HR and payroll support, referrals, marketing, and systems management. You will play a vital role in supporting staff, pupils, and families, helping to create an efficient, welcoming, and well‑organised school environment.

• Coordinate referrals and assessments, maintain accurate records, and support marketing and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Manage HR and payroll administration, including recruitment, employee records, HR systems, policy compliance, payroll processing, and workforce reporting.
• Lead the day-to-day running of the school office, providing administrative support to SLT, managing attendance, meetings, communications, and office resources.
• Supervise and support administrative staff, including performance management, appraisals, and ensuring effective office operations.
• Promote safeguarding, uphold the school’s values and culture, undertake professional development, and carry out additional duties as required.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Business Administration or a related subject (desirable)
• Proven experience in office management, ideally within a school or educational setting
• Significant administration experience in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Experience of HR administration, with payroll experience (desirable)
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information
• Experience supervising or supporting administrative staff
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meet deadlines, and work independently using initiative
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Experience of school systems such as Arbor and SAMpeople (desirable)

• Supportive and friendly school community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well‑being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

Established in 2018, Oakbridge School is an independent special day school in Birmingham with a specially designed learning environment created to meet the needs of autistic children. In November 2025, Oakbridge School moved into its newly developed site in Handsworth Wood, further enhancing our specialist facilities and educational provision. We provide a calm, low arousal, safe, positive and nurturing place where young people can learn and grow.

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