Operational Office Manager

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 4AW

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  7 November 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

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: £30,024.00 - £33,699.00 Annually (FTE)

Operational Office Manager job summary

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is a vibrant and inclusive Catholic community, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every young person. Guided by our Gospel values, we are proud to offer a supportive and welcoming environment where staff and students can flourish together.

We are now seeking a proactive and highly organised Operational Office Manager to join our professional support team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a varied, fast-paced environment and who takes pride in ensuring that the school operates efficiently and effectively each day.

This role is a full-time, Monday to Friday, Term-time plus insets role

Reporting directly to the School Business Manager, the Operational Office Manager

will take a leading role in the organisation and management of the school’s administrative functions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Managing and developing efficient office systems and procedures.

Supervising and leading a team of administrative, clerical, and reprographics staff.

Providing high-level administrative and organisational support to the School Business Manager, Principal and Senior Leadership Team.

Managing pupil admissions, appeals, and school records.

Organising school trips, events, and key communications.

Supporting confidential HR processes, including recruitment, induction, and staff records.

Overseeing first aid and welfare arrangements for pupils during the school day.

Liaising effectively with staff, parents, and external partners to support the smooth running of the school.

Contributing to the planning and improvement of school operational systems and policies.

We are looking for a motivated and professional individual who:

Has proven administrative and organisational experience, ideally within an educational or similar setting.

Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills.

Can work with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Has excellent IT and data management skills.

Is proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Shares our commitment to safeguarding and to the Catholic ethos of the college

Experience in a school or educational setting would be beneficial, though not essential. This is a key support role within the college, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on the smooth running of our day-to-day operations.

Why Join Cardinal Griffin?

• A welcoming and supportive Catholic community.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative, caring, and forward-thinking working environment.
• The chance to play a vital role in the success and smooth running of the school.

Informal enquiries and further details can be obtained from Mrs M Kelsey, HR Manager via email mkelsey@sgacmat.co.uk Visits to the school are recommended and warmly welcomed. For further information about Cardinal Griffin Catholic College, please visit the school website, https://www.cardinalgriffin.staffs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is proud to be part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application. Applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. Where the role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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 Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 775 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Griffin Catholic College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-griffin-catholic-college-cannock

Are you looking for a new challenge in an innovative and supportive 11-18 Catholic school? Now part of the newly expanded Painsley Catholic Academy, the largest multi-academy in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is looking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational staff to join us on our journey to success. With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish. Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.

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