School Office Manager

Stadhampton Primary School

(Fixed term - Maternity Cover – (1 Sept 24 – 22 July 25) 

Stadhampton Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and adaptable Office Manager (Maternity cover) to make sure that our school runs smoothly for our pupils, parents and staff. This is a varied role at the heart of our caring and motivational school; you will be involved in every aspect of school life and play a pivotal role in ensuring that all of our pupils get the best out of their time with us.

As Office Manager, you will be responsible for managing the school office and the administrative side of running the school, from making arrangements for new pupils and facilitating communication with parents, to making sure pupil data is kept up to date and liaising with our suppliers. You will provide crucial support to our leadership team, making sure they have the information and administrative support they need to lead our school. As a key member of the school community, you’ll also get stuck in with the life of the school; no two days will be the same!

If you are looking for a varied rewarding temporary role where you can put your fantastic organisational skills to great use, this could be the role for you! The post is upto 25 hours per week (working patterns open to negotiation for the right candidate) during term-time, including inset days, and is paid at £29,269 – 32,076 pro rata. As well as benefiting from the school holidays and a vibrant and caring work environment, you will also have the opportunity to join one of the country’s best pension schemes.

To set up an informal discussion about the role with Emma Charnock (Headteacher), please email Office Manager - officemanager@stadhampton.oxon.sch.uk. Please note that, for safeguarding reasons, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an application form prior to interview. This role is also subject to an enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding procedures.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Acer Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The closing date for applications is 9am on 5 July 2024 and interviews will be held on w/c 8 July 2024. The start date for this role will be September 2024.