School Office Manager

Aspire People are recruiting a School Office Manager in Shrewsbury Hours - Monday to Friday Start Date - ASAP Location - Shrewsbury Salary - £14-£16 per hour Aspire People are currently seeking a highly organised and experienced Office Manager to lead a busy school office and ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of our administrative functions.Key Responsibilities:* Manage the daily operations of the school office, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment for students, staff, parents, and visitors.* Oversee all administrative tasks, including attendance records, admissions, correspondence, and student records.* Supervise and support the office administrative team, ensuring workloads are managed effectively and deadlines are met.* Manage the school's financial administration, including budgets, invoicing, payroll, and procurement processes.* Handle confidential information with discretion and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.* Act as the first point of contact for parents and external agencies, addressing queries and concerns professionally.* Support the Headteacher and senior leadership team with administrative tasks, including diary management and minute-taking.* Coordinate the organization of school events, meetings, and parent evenings.* Ensure all school policies and procedures are up to date and adhered to, particularly in relation to health and safety, safeguarding, and GDPR.Requirements:* Proven experience in office management, preferably within a school or educational setting.* Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional demeanor.* Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with school management systems (e.g., SIMS) is highly desirable.* Knowledge of financial management, including budgeting and payroll, is advantageous.* A proactive and flexible approach to work, with a commitment to supporting the school community.* An understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality in a school environment.If you are an experienced and dynamic Office Manager based in Shrewsbury looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you, apply now. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.