Office Manager Primary School

Salary: Grade 5 / 6 (Dependent on experience)

A warm and welcoming primary school in Sheffield is looking for an efficient and proactive Office Manager to oversee its busy school administrative function. This full-time, permanent role is the operational heartbeat of the school, ensuring smooth daily administration, front-of-house service, pupil data management, and line management of the administrative support staff.

Working closely with the Headteacher and the school leadership team, you will act as the key point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies. The role is well-suited to an experienced school administrator, senior receptionist, or administrative team leader looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive education environment.

Lead and manage the school office team, delegating daily duties and ensuring high standards of communication, organization, and customer service.

Maintain accurate pupil and staff records using school management systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom), managing attendance tracking, admissions, and census returns.

Oversee visitor reception procedures, single central record (SCR) updates, and ensure robust safeguarding compliance at the front door.

Assist with school event coordination, parent communications, school trip logistics, and general administrative support for senior leadership.

Strong administrative background (ideally within an educational setting), excellent proficiency with MS Office and MIS software, strong organizational skills, and a clear Enhanced DBS check.

A vibrant school community with a supportive staff team and a positive working atmosphere.

Well-resourced administrative environment equipped with modern digital communication platforms.

Access to local authority network groups, ongoing administrative software training, and professional development.

Office Manager Required in Sheffield Primary School – Immediate Start Sheffield, England, United Kingdom