School Office Manager

Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7QW

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Preferably week commencing 23rd February 2026

• Closing date

  21 January 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  12 January 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: £29,540.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (FTE) The above salary will be calculated on a pro rata basis, for term time only plus 5 INSET days.

School Office Manager job summary

Our small, friendly village primary school sits at the heart of its community, and the smooth running of our school office is vital to ensuring that pupils, families and staff receive the very best support every day. We are seeking an experienced, highly organised Office Manager who will lead our administrative function with professionalism, warmth and efficiency.

Working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team, our Office Manager will oversee all aspects of school administration-from daily operations and compliance to supporting safeguarding processes and managing key school systems. In a one‑form‑entry setting, this is a hands‑on role where your impact will be visible, valued and central to the life of the school.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a varied role, enjoys building strong relationships, and takes pride in creating systems that help a school community flourish.

Key aspects of the role will include:

• Maintain and develop school administrative procedures in line with statutory and Local Authority guidelines
• Lead the day‑to‑day running of the school office, ensuring a welcoming and efficient front‑of‑house service
• Manage pupil data, attendance processes and statutory returns
• Support the School Business Manager with financial transactions
• Prepare and monitor risk assessments for school trips and activities
• Support safeguarding administration, ensuring accurate and confidential record‑keeping
• Oversee office resources, procurement and contracts
• Ensure effective use of the school’s MIS and administrative systems
• Provide high‑quality administrative support to the Headteacher and staffing
• Line manage administrative staff and contribute to wider school planning

You will be part of a warm, supportive school community where every member of staff plays a key role in shaping children’s experiences. We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff wellbeing initiatives including discount schemes
• Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme
• A friendly, collaborative team and a wonderful village school environment

We are seeking an Office Manager with:

• Previous experience working in a school office
• GCSE A*-C or equivalent in English and Maths
• Experience in school financial processes
• Experience in managing administrative systems and processes
• Strong MS Office skills including Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a busy school environment
• Excellent communication skills to all key stakeholders
• Competence with MIS systems including (eg Arbor, Sims)
• A calm, professional manner and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, along with satisfactory references and other pre‑employment checks.

School visits are warmly encouraged and we encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the advertisement early depending on the number of applications received. Please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time on 01992 583622.

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 Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 196 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hertford-heath-primary-and-nursery-school

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