Senior Office Manager

The Dame Ellen Pinsent School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0RW

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 October 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: £28,729.00 - £34,851.00 Annually (Actual) This post is for TTO plus 15 additional working days during the holidays (salary stated is actual based on 42 working weeks)

Senior Office Manager job summary

Senior Office Manager

Dame Ellen Pinsent School, Birmingham

Are you an experienced administrator ready to take the lead in a busy, rewarding school environment?

We are looking for an organised, proactive and approachable Senior Office Manager to lead our office team and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our school. You will play a key role in managing school administration, admissions, HR and recruitment processes, transport coordination, and school information systems, while providing a professional and welcoming service to families, staff and visitors.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated special school where your contribution will make a real difference to children, families and staff every day.

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Experience managing and developing office staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A high level of accuracy, professionalism and confidentiality
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and management information systems

In return, we offer a supportive team, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of an exceptional school community.

Dame Ellen Pinsent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

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

Dame Ellen Pinsent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 The Dame Ellen Pinsent School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 5 to 11
• Size: 158 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Dame Ellen Pinsent School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-dame-ellen-pinsent-school

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