Office Manager

Southgate Primary, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6DG

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 9:30am

• Date listed

  18 June 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: Associate 3 Actual Salary - £20,910.76-£22,589.41

Office Manager job summary

Southgate Primary School is seeking a highly organised, proactive and personable Office Manager to their friendly and supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience and a passion for helping schools run smoothly. As the first point of contact for many of our parents, visitors and staff, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the school office, while contributing to the warm and welcoming environment of our schools.

Your Opportunity 

In this key role, you will lead and support a dedicated office team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all administrative functions across the schools. From overseeing daily operations and managing financial processes, to supporting the Leadership Teams and acting as the first point of contact for parents and visitors, this role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You will be at the heart of the school community, promoting a warm, professional environment while maintaining excellent communication and the highest standards of confidentiality.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience working in a school office, ideally within an educational environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage office staff effectively.
• Excellent planning, organisational, administrative and finance abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), with familiarity in school systems such as SIMS or Pupil Asset considered a bonus.
• Clear, professional communication skills and a friendly, welcoming manner.
• Highly reliable with excellent timekeeping, personal integrity, and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and remain calm and positive under pressure.
• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and an understanding of the importance of safeguarding in a school environment.

About Southgate Primary School

Our school sits within a newly established
cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Southgate
Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Forge Wood
Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords
Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work
collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and
experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education
and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career
progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your
professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a
community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular
progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to
grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A
  Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils


• Founded
  upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness


• 43
  primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the
  south of England


• We
  work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique
  identity


• Committed
  to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible
  education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,
which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access
  to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 


• Flexible
  working options


• Generous
  holiday allowance


• Work
  life and family friendly policies


• Employee
  wellbeing initiatives


• Career
  pathways and talent management


• Access
  to a staff benefits portal


• Community
  and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community
candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: GLF Associate 3.1 - 10 - £25,001 - £27,008 FTE

Actual Salary: £20,910.76 - £22,589.41

Hours: 35hrs Monday to Friday - Term Time Only (39 Weeks) 

Closing Date: Friday 10th July 2026 

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

Safeguarding Statement
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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 Southgate Primary

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 280 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southgate Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southgate-primary-crawley

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