School Office Manager

School Admin & Office Manager - Immediate Start - Middlesbrough Location: Middlesbrough (Free Parking) Contract: Full-Time | Whole Year | Initial Temp Contract (Potential to go Permanent) Salary: £30, - £31, DOE Hours: Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours per day, with flexible working patterns between 7:45am and 5:00pm shared across the office team. Start Date: ASAP - Urgent RequirementAre you an Office Manager seeking your next exciting opportunity? Or are you an experienced School Administrator ready to step up in your career into a management role?We're seeking a confident, organised, and proactive individual to lead the front office of a thriving school in Middlesbrough. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a welcoming and supportive educational environment. Due to the urgency of this role, you must be available immediately.You'll be at the heart of school operations-supporting staff, pupils, and parents while ensuring the highest standards of organisation, compliance, and professionalism. Key Responsibilities* Lead the day-to-day running of the school office and reception * Manage admissions, attendance, pupil records, and family communications * Oversee HR administration: recruitment, onboarding, DBS checks, compliance * Handle finance tasks: invoices, petty cash, trip payments, reconciliations * Support the SLT with reports, correspondence, and event coordination * Maintain GDPR, safeguarding, and health & safety compliance * Guide admin processes and coordinate key school events (e.g., parent evenings) * Foster positive relationships with staff, families, governors, and external partners * Ensure a warm, professional welcome for all visitors️ Essential* Strong background in administration or office management (education experience preferred) * Excellent organisational and communication skills * Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using digital systems * Calm, professional, and discreet under pressure * Immediate availability (Enhanced DBS required) Benefits (Permanent Contract)* 29 days holiday + bank holidays * Passionate, supportive leadership team * Career development and training opportunities * Access to wellbeing services (counselling, GP, mindfulness) * Local Government Pension Scheme - 17.5% employer contribution * Employment under NJC Green Book terms * A culture that listens, learns, and grows together Ready to start immediately?If you have the skills and experience outlined above, apply today Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we're unable to provide individual feedback. If you haven't been contacted within 3 working days, please assume your application has not been successful at this time.️ Safeguarding Statement We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.