Your new company
Hays Education are working in partnership with a primary school in South Birmingham to recruit an experienced School Office Manager to provide essential leadership and support.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity offering the chance to play a key role in the day-to-day running of a busy school office, leading administrative operations and ensuring compliance across a range of school functions. The role will be Monday-Friday, 8am -4pm.
Your new role
As School Office Manager, you will oversee the smooth and efficient management of the school office, providing operational support across administration, finance, HR and compliance. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the school office
• Leading and supporting the administrative team
• Overseeing finance and administrative processes
• Managing transactional HR and payroll administration
• Maintaining personnel records and ensuring safer recruitment compliance
• Supporting Single Central Record (SCR) compliance and safeguarding requirements
• Producing accurate reports and maintaining school records
• Liaising with staff, parents, external agencies and senior leaders
• Ensuring efficient administrative systems are in place and operating effectively

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a senior school administration or office management role
• Strong knowledge of school systems, processes and compliance requirements
• Experience maintaining the Single Central Record (SCR)
• Understanding of safer recruitment procedures
• Experience using school MIS systems, ideally Arbor
• Knowledge of finance systems and processes
• Excellent organisational and people management skills
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities within a busy school environment

What you'll get in return
As well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays, you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment, we will then be in a position to place you in further schools. By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme, where you could receive £250 in Voucher T&Cs.What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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