School Office Manager

Castle Bromwich Junior School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0HD

21 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 December 2025

• Latest start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday 12.00pm - 4.00pm Term Time Only plus inset days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: 12429 - 13688

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and training

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Relevant administrative or business management qualification (desirable)
• First aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

• Experience of working in an office environment, ideally within a school or educational setting
• Experience managing or coordinating school trips or events (desirable)
• Experience in using and managing a school MIS system (preferably SIMS)
• Experience in line managing or supervising other staff (desirable)

Skills and knowledge

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with office software and MIS systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of school administrative processes and statutory requirements (desirable)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Personal qualities

• Professional and approachable manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive
• Commitment to upholding the ethos and values of the school
• High level of integrity, honesty, and reliability

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and friendly team
• A positive working environment where your contributions are valued
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a real impact on the school communit

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

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.

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About Castle Bromwich Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 465 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castle Bromwich Junior School website
• Email address: cbjs-recruitment@cbjs.solihull.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 747 2247
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-bromwich-junior-school-birmingham

We are a large four-form entry junior school. Each year group works as a team with a year leader who provides support for both curriculum and pastoral issues. Teamwork is a strength of the school at both year and subject level. Our planning structures place class teachers at the heart of the process, supported by a framework created at a whole school and year based level.

Arranging a visit to Castle Bromwich Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cbjs-recruitment@cbjs.solihull.sch.uk.

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