School Office Manager

Job Title: School Office Manager
Location: Secondary School, Liverpool
Start Date: Monday 19th January
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Pay Rate: 17.00 - 18.50 per hour (depending on experience)

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised School Office Manager to join a busy secondary school in Liverpool. This is a key role at the heart of the school, overseeing the day-to-day running of the school office and providing essential administrative support to senior leaders, staff, students, and parents.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the daily operations of the school office

• Leading and supporting office/administrative staff

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and external agencies

• Overseeing attendance, admissions, and pupil records

• Managing SIMS/Arbor (or similar MIS systems)

• Supporting finance processes, orders, and invoicing

• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and data protection requirements

• Providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working in a school office (essential)

• Experience in a senior administrative or office management role

• Strong knowledge of school systems, policies, and procedures

• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced school environment

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly pay

• Full-time, consistent working hours

• Opportunity to work in a supportive secondary school environment

• A vital role making a real impact on the day-to-day running of the school

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.