We are currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised School Office Manager to support schools across Sandwell and Dudley from September. This is a key role within a busy school environment, requiring a confident individual who can lead the day-to-day operations of the school office while maintaining high standards of administration.

The successful candidate must have previous experience working within a school environment and be confident managing administrative systems, processes, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Overseeing the daily running of the school office and administrative functions

Managing and supporting administrative staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently

Acting as a key point of contact for staff, parents, and external agencies

Managing pupil data and ensuring records are accurate and up to date

Supporting attendance, admissions, and reporting processes

Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and school policies

Coordinating communications, including emails, letters, and internal notices

Supporting senior leadership with administrative and organisational tasks

Requirements:

Essential: Previous experience working in a school environment

Experience in a senior administrative or office management role

Strong knowledge of school systems such as SIMS, BROMCOM, or ARBOR

Excellent organisational and leadership skills

Strong communication skills with a professional and confident approach

Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Important Information:

No training will be provided - candidates must be able to start and perform the role immediately

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is highly desirable

Candidates without a DBS will be required to obtain and pay for their own Enhanced DBS check

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.