Officer Manager

Sheerhatch Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3TH

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Monday 13th April 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  3 February 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: £28,142.00 - £30,024.00 Annually (FTE)

Officer Manager job summary

At Sheerhatch, our vision is ‘Inspiring Individuals and Growing Thriving Communities’. We are a friendly and caring community school serving children aged 4 to 11 from Cople, Willington and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on empowering each child to reach their full potential by fostering curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning. Our values of being Ready, Respectful and Safe are lived out every day across our two sites and underpin everything we do.

The successful Office Manager will work closely with the Headteacher to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school office and administrative systems. You will be central to coordinating key functions such as communication, administration, pupil records, attendance monitoring, and supporting colleagues and families, playing a vital role in helping our school to operate effectively and continue to deliver an outstanding experience for pupils, staff and the community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Is proactive, flexible, and able to manage competing priorities with professionalism and integrity.

• Has experience of office or administrative work and is comfortable leading tasks independently.

• Shares our commitment to contributing positively to our supportive school culture and community.

In return, Sheerhatch offers a supportive leadership team, friendly and committed colleagues, and the chance to make a real difference in a school where children are happy, safe and encouraged to thrive. You will be joining at an exciting time as we continue to innovate and grow, with the full support of governors, staff and families alike.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates who are enthusiastic about playing a central role in our school’s journey. Visits to the school and informal conversations with the Headteacher can be arranged on request.

Thank you for your interest in joining Sheerhatch Primary School. We look forward to receiving your application.

Sheerhatch Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Online checks will be carried out in line with statutory guidance. References will be taken up prior to appointment, and the role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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.

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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 Sheerhatch Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 127 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sheerhatch Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sheerhatch-primary-school

One form entry primary school across two sites in village locations.

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