School Office Manager

We are currently recruiting an experienced School Office Manager to work at a Secondary School in Birmingham.

About the Role

As Office Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the school office, leading a team to provide exceptional administration and support to the Senior Leadership Team and wider school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-level administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead, motivate and develop the administration team, promoting our vision: "to be the best part of your day."
• Manage the school office efficiently, ensuring outstanding customer service at all levels.
• Compile and manage data, including termly census returns and CTF processing.
• Liaise effectively with external agencies and internal support services.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Maintain safeguarding, data protection, and security protocols.
• Interact positively with pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrate strong ICT and organisational skills.
• Work collaboratively across the Trust and contribute to continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For:

• A resilient, flexible, and highly organised individual.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in administration or office management (preferably in an educational setting).
• A proactive team player who can also work independently.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A professional approach with a strong sense of confidentiality and integrity.

What we need from you:

• NVQ Level 3 Administration/ Finance (or equivalent)
• Knowledge or Arbor and IRIS is beneficial but not necessary
• You must have experience in a school office environment, including school finance
• Experience of systems such as SIMS, FMS, Word and Excel
• Experience of clerical duties; email, good telephone manner
• Excellent attendance record
• Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (legal requirement)

I C Talent are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.