School Office Manager

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School Office Manager | Immediate Start | Reading, Berkshire

Leading administrative excellence in a fast-paced educational hub.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Office Manager to lead our administrative team in Reading. This is a high-responsibility role requiring a professional who can manage multiple workstreams—from HR and finance to parent communications—while maintaining a calm and efficient front-of-house service.

The Snapshot

• Location: Reading (Excellent links to M4 and Great Western Mainline)

• Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 (Dependent on experience)

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Year-round)

• Start Date: Immediate

Detailed Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Managing and developing a team of receptionists, administrators, and technicians, ensuring high standards of service across the school.

• HR & Recruitment: Overseeing the Single Central Record (SCR), managing staff absence logs, and coordinating the onboarding process for new hires.

• Financial Oversight: Assisting the School Business Manager with budget monitoring, procurement of school supplies, and managing the school’s internal finance systems.

• Systems Management: Acting as the "Super User" for the school’s MIS (e.g., Arbor or SIMS), ensuring data integrity and accurate reporting for the Senior Leadership Team.

How to Apply

If you are a practical, reliable professional looking for a stable role in a school that values your contribution, please submit your CV today.