School Office Manager - Durham - FTC

School Office Manager (Maternity Cover) Fixed Term Contract: 9-12 months Hours: 37 per week | Fully office based Location: Durham, DH1 Interviews: Week commencing 17th July Start date: 1st September (new term) Salary: £28,142 - £31,022 Hours: Full Time - 8.15am - 4.15pm, 8.15am - 3:45pm Friday We are delighted to be supporting a modern, welcoming and genuinely friendly primary school in the appointment of a School Office Manager to cover a maternity leave. This is a key role at the heart of the school, working within a supportive and approachable leadership team, alongside a Head Teacher who is highly visible, down-to-earth, and genuinely values the work of their staff. You will be joining a school where people work together, support one another, and take pride in creating a calm, well-run environment for over 300 children. This is a hands-on, all-rounder role, ideal for someone who enjoys being busy, likes variety, and is confident rolling up their sleeves to keep the school office running smoothly. You will have one direct report within the office team. What you'll be doing • Leading the day-to-day running of a busy main school office • Being the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, ensuring a warm and professional welcome • Answering calls, managing enquiries, and supporting the smooth flow of communication across the school • Using key school systems including Arbor, ParentMail and ParentPay • Supporting HR processes including: • Timesheets and sickness records • Contracts and changes to staff roles • Recruitment administration • DBS checks and referencing for new starters • Processing invoices and supporting financial administration • Overseeing the school fund account • Liaising with premises staff, including cleaners and caretakers, to support the smooth running of the site • General office management and day-to-day problem solving in a busy school environment What we're looking for • Previous school office experience is essential • Experience in a School Office Manager or senior school administration role is highly desirable • Confident user of Arbor (essential) and other school systems • Strong understanding of school HR and operational processes • A calm, organised and proactive approach in a busy environment • Someone who enjoys being hands-on and is happy to "muck in" where needed • A team player who thrives in a supportive, community-focused school Why join this school? • A warm, welcoming and modern primary school environment • A genuinely supportive leadership team who value staff wellbeing • A friendly office team where everyone works together • A visible and approachable Head Teacher who is highly respected within the school community • A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life Additional Information We are happy to discuss and support reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.