Office Manager and Headteacher's PA

Manor Fields Primary School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4LE

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,121.00 Annually (FTE) Includes London Weighting

Office Manager and Headteacher's PA job summary

A pivotal role at the heart of our school

Manor Fields Primary School is seeking an exceptional Office Manager and Headteacher’s PA to lead our administration function and provide high‑quality, confidential support to the Headteacher.

This is a key leadership role within the school office, suited to a highly organised, proactive and professional administrator who thrives in a busy school environment and enjoys being at the centre of school life. You will be the first point of contact for many pupils, parents and visitors, and play a vital role in shaping the welcoming, inclusive ethos of our school.

About the Role

This dual role combines strategic office leadership with personal assistant support to the Headteacher. You will:

✅ Provide a confidential and professional PA service to the Headteacher, managing diaries, correspondence, emails and meetings
✅ Lead and manage the school’s administrative staff, including performance management
✅ Oversee the smooth running of the school office, ensuring high standards of organisation, communication and customer service
✅ Coordinate supply cover to ensure the school is fully staffed at all times
✅ Co-ordinate admissions processes for Nursery and Reception, working closely with admissions partners
✅ Ensure compliance with GDPR, Health & Safety and statutory requirements
✅ Maintain accurate pupil records, oversee the School Census and manage school communications
✅ Be a positive, professional and welcoming presence for pupils, staff and visitors

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

✔Is highly organised, calm and resilient, with excellent time‑management skills

✔ Has strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic IT systems, experience with school management software is an advantage

✔ Has strong communication skills and enjoys working with a wide range of people
✔ Is proactive, flexible and able to work independently using their own initiative
✔ Has experience in a school office or similar administrative environment (highly desirable)
✔ Has a strong understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and safeguarding
✔ Is committed to the wellbeing, safety and success of all pupils
✔ Takes pride in their work and strives for the highest standards

Why Join Manor Fields?

🌟 A friendly, supportive and welcoming school community
🌟 A varied and rewarding role with real impact
🌟 Opportunities for professional development
🌟 The chance to work closely with senior leaders and contribute to whole‑school improvement

Manor Fields is dedicated to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the school community.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an online check and satisfactory Criminal Records Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Manor Fields Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 447 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manor Fields Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-fields-primary-school-bishop-s-stortford

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