School Office Manager

Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8PQ

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 September 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: £27,709.00 - £30,514.00 Annually (FTE)

School Office Manager job summary

School Vision

‘In our Burntstump community, everyone, adults and children, knows that they are valued as God’s children. Their gifts are discovered, valued and nurtured so that all can flourish to live life in all its fullness.’

John 10:10

We’re looking for a School Office Manager who can provide order and structure in our school office! Our community needs someone who is excited by the prospect of organisation and who can act as a welcoming and friendly point of contact for all stakeholders. This is an exciting and varied role Do you have a good grounding in the following areas and feel confident that in your ability to quickly grasp the finer points of the role:

Financial planning, budget monitoring, and procurement

HR administration, payroll coordination, and staff records management

Ensuring compliance with school policies and statutory requirements

Facilities and premises management, supporting a safe and inspiring learning environment

Working closely with the leadership team to implement the school’s strategic vision

Still interested?

This role demands your whole heart and an unwavering commitment to our school community. We are a very unique, small rural school in an idyllic setting, which makes us the perfect place for all to thrive. Ensuring the best for our children is at the heart of everything we do and because of this we have the highest expectations of ourselves and others. If this sounds like your next step, you will need to be someone who:

can put children at the heart of all their work;

has the integrity to manage confidential information, to work hard and stay focused;

is ready to work at pace in a complex landscape;

is calm and professional when working under pressure;

can develop strong, positive relationships with parents and key stakeholders;

is flexible and prepared to adapt to suit the needs of school;

has high levels of loyalty, resilience and emotional stability;

has a courageous and altruistic approach to their work; and

brings exceptionally high expectations to all that they do.

If this is for you, be reassured that you will not be alone in this journey. Burntstump Seely is a proud partner academy of SNMAT. Being part of this Trust is unlike working for others because they share our drive to provide the very best quality of education for our children. We are not bound by corporate colours or policies, meaning that your input could truly make a difference to our provision. Critically, we are ego-free and work together to place the best interests of pupils at the centre of every decision and action.

If you’re interested in working with us, we would love to show you around our school. Please call the school or email head@burntstump.snmat.org.uk to find out more.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and would expect anyone joining our school to share the same ethos. All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

All applicants should include supporting information which explicitly addresses the questions below, relating to the person specification:

Why Burntstump Seely, why now?

What would a colleague identify as your greatest strength…and your biggest weakness?

What is your ideal working environment like?

When was your integrity last tested?

The post is to commence 1st January 2027 with the opportunity to join us earlier for an effective handover (from 14th December 2026).

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 would expect anyone joining our school to share the same ethos. All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

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 Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 69 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burntstump-seely-cofe-primary-academy

At Burntstump Seely we endeavour to create a positive, inspirational and nurturing experience in an environment of mutual respect. This is embedded in our inclusive Christian community where we welcome families of all faiths or none. We are a small church school with a family feel and we are proud to know our children and families well. We ensure that everyone’s gifts are discovered, valued and nurtured so that all can flourish.
Burntstump Seely is truly unique. Yes, every school is unique but this one is very different: it is located in an idyllic setting in the Burntstump country park, surrounded by trees and countryside and benefitting from wonderful buildings. It is a beautiful setting for a primary education.

Burntstump Seely is a proud partner academy of SNMAT. Being part of this Trust is unlike working for others; they know quality when they see it and always look to retain excellence! Because they share our drive to provide the very best quality of education for our children, we are not bound by corporate colours or policies, meaning that your input could truly make a difference to our provision.

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