Office Manager (P/T)

Hill West Primary School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4LD

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,254 - £33,699 FTE, actual salary £16,123 - £19,936 per annum

Office Manager (P/T) job summary

Permanent | Part Time | 25 hours per week

Hill West Primary School is seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and highly professional Office Manager to lead our busy school office and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of our school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator with excellent organisational and communication skills to join our friendly and dedicated team. As the first point of contact for many visitors, parents and external agencies, you will help ensure that every interaction reflects our welcoming and inclusive school community.

Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders, you will oversee the efficient operation of the school office, managing administrative systems and processes while providing high-quality support across a wide range of school functions.

We are looking for someone who

Has experience of leading or managing an office or administrative team.

Is highly organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates a professional, calm and approachable manner.

Has strong IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office applications (experience of school management systems is desirable).

Understands the importance of confidentiality and data protection.

Enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to providing an outstanding service to pupils, families and colleagues.

We can offer

A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school community.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

A positive working environment where your contribution is valued.

The chance to make a real difference to young people’s lives

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Professional development and wellbeing days

How to apply

To apply for this role please complete an online application form. Please include a supporting statement outlining how meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Beth Clarke, Headteacher, via email on b.clarke@hillwest.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 308 5392.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received.

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 Hill West Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 389 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hill West Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hill-west-primary-school

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