Office Manager

Whitchurch Primary School, Bristol, BS14 0PT

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 26 hours per week (Monday to Friday) While the working pattern can be discussed at interview, the successful candidate will need to be available to work three days per week from 8:00am to 5:00pm to support the operational needs of the school.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Actual Salary: £20,173.96 - £21, 666.96 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Whitchurch Primary School, part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised Office Manager to join our friendly and committed team.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the Headteacher, leadership team, staff, pupils and families, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school on a daily basis.

The Office Manager will lead the day-to-day administration of the school, overseeing administrative and financial processes, maintaining key systems and records, supporting safeguarding and compliance requirements, coordinating admissions and attendance processes, and providing a welcoming and professional service to pupils, families, staff and visitors.

While the working pattern can be discussed at interview, the successful candidate will need to be available to work three days per week from 8:00am to 5:00pm to support the operational needs of the school.

This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

What the school offers its staff

• A genuinely inclusive school where every member of the community is valued

• A dedicated and supportive staff team who work collaboratively

• Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school and eager to learn

• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children and families

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• Supportive governors, parents and colleagues

• The opportunity to work within the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, a thriving and ambitious multi-academy trust

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Updated LSP School Officer Manager JD PS with line management (2).pdf - 173 KB (opens in new tab)

About Whitchurch Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Whitchurch Primary School website
• Email address: hr@lsp.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitchurch-primary-school-bs14-0pt

Arranging a visit to Whitchurch Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@lsp.org.uk.

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