Office Service Manager
All Saints CofE (C) First School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6RN14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
6 January 2026
Closing date
21 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 19.5 hours per week over 3 days, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,254.00
Pay scale
- NJC Scale Point 9
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated individual with proven experience in managing administrative systems and leading office teams. You should have excellent ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and a strong understanding of relevant policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial administration, budget management, and supervising staff. You must be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, staff, and external agencies, and demonstrate a flexible, customer-focused approach. Reliability, discretion, and a commitment to safeguarding are essential.
Experience with SIMS and other school systems would be advantageous but is not essential.
What the school offers its staff
A welcoming and inclusive school community
Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning
A dedicated and supportive staff team
Engaged Governors who actively support school leadership
Parents and carers who share the school’s vision and values
A strong commitment to your professional development and growth
Further information about the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient running of the school office and administrative services, including:
Managing reception duties and dealing with complex visitor enquiries
Organising school trips, events, and internal ‘shops’ (e.g. uniform/snack sales)
Providing administrative support to staff and the Governing Body
Overseeing pupil data systems and maintaining accurate records
Handling financial tasks such as payroll and invoicing
With the support of a Financial Officer, plan, monitor and evaluate the school budget
Supporting HR functions including recruitment, induction, and training
Contributing to marketing, promotion, and facilities management
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About All Saints CofE (C) First School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 51 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- All Saints CofE (C) First School website
- Email address
- headteacher@allsaints-standon.staffs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01782 791234
All Saints CE (VC) First School is situated in North Staffordshire in the village of Standon, within a few miles of Stone, Eccleshall and Newcastle. We are a small, rural village school with 54 pupils on role and a thriving governor-run nursery. Our school plays a key role in the local community and has a warm, family atmosphere with a strong Christian ethos. We have a dedicated and experienced team of staff who work within a strong ethos of supporting children, their families and the local community.
Arranging a visit to All Saints CofE (C) First School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@allsaints-standon.staffs.sch.uk.
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