Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
A successful Secondary School in Sunderland is seeking an experienced and highly organised Office Manager to join its support staff team on a full-time permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional administrator with strong leadership skills to play a central role in the smooth and effective running of a busy school office. The successful candidate will oversee administrative operations support senior leaders and ensure that office systems and procedures are delivered to the highest standard.
The Office Manager will lead the administrative team and act as a key point of contact for staff parents governors and external agencies. You will be responsible for ensuring that all administrative functions are completed efficiently accurately and in line with school policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities will include overseeing student records managing communications supporting admissions processes coordinating meetings and events maintaining office systems and ensuring compliance with relevant administrative requirements. You will also support the Senior Leadership Team with operational tasks and contribute to the ongoing development of administrative procedures.
The role requires excellent organisational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. The successful candidate will be confident managing staff solving problems and maintaining a professional and welcoming environment for all visitors and stakeholders.
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious school where support staff are highly valued and recognised for the important contribution they make to student success.
This is a well-established Secondary School in Sunderland with a strong commitment to high standards student wellbeing and continuous improvement.
The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.
Students are respectful motivated and eager to succeed creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development.
Staff benefit from strong leadership collaborative working relationships and a clear commitment to professional development and wellbeing.
Previous office management or senior administration experience
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to manage administrative systems effectively
Experience supervising staff desirable
Strong IT skills and attention to detail
Professional and confidential approach
Ability to work effectively under pressure
To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.
Office Manager Secondary School Sunderland • Sunderland, England, UK
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