Office Manager

St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2PU

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  12th October 2026

• Closing date

  7 September 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  27 August 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: £31,537.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be pro rata - term time plus 5 inset days.

Office Manager job summary

We are seeking a highly organised, friendly and proactive School Office Manager to join our wonderful village primary school.

At the centre of our school is a strong sense of community, where children are known as individuals, relationships matter, and everyone works together to help pupils flourish. As our School Office Manager, you will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff and pupils, playing a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in providing excellent administrative support, including financial, HR and premises administration.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the daily operation of the school office
• Provide a warm and professional welcome to families, visitors and members of the community
• Manage pupil records and school information systems
• Support attendance, admissions and communications with families
• Coordinate school events, visits and administrative processes
• Manage day to day running of premises and HR tasks
• Work closely with the Headteacher and staff team to ensure the school runs efficiently and effectively
• Help create a positive experience for every child and family who comes through our doors

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Communicates confidently and professionally with a wide range of people
• Is warm, approachable and enjoys building positive relationships
• Can work independently, prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure
• Has strong ICT skills and a willingness to learn new systems
• Shares our commitment to providing the very best for children and families
• Has experience of working in an office environment (school experience is desirable but not essential)

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Friendly and dedicated staff who genuinely work as a team
• Enthusiastic, happy children who love learning
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of local children and families
• Excellent Trust support

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 St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 98 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-church-of-england-school-alvescot

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