Office Manager
About the job
Job Role: Office Manager
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: Monday 10th November 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025
Hours: 25
Contract: Permanent - Term time + 2 weeks
Salary: £28142 - £30024 FTE (£16104 - £17180 actual)
Responsible to: Headteacher
St John’s Catholic Primary School, who are part of Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET), is seeking to appoint an experienced Office Manager to join us.
At St John's Catholic Primary School our aim is for all children to, 'Shine, celebrate and grow!' We are dedicated to ensuring that your child has the best possible education, through high quality teaching within a rich and engaging curriculum.
We’re looking for a highly organised and approachable individual to take on the role of Office Manager, supporting the smooth and efficient running of our school office and wider operations.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll be the first point of contact for staff, parents, visitors, and the Trust, providing high-level administrative support to the Headteacher and ensuring the school office runs like clockwork. You’ll lead the admin team, manage pupil and staff data, and oversee key areas including safeguarding and in the absence of the Finance Manager aspects of Finance, HR and premises.
What We’re Looking For:
- Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Is confident using Microsoft Office, email, internet, and school systems (SIMS/Arbor)
- Communicates clearly and warmly with staff, parents, and visitors
- Can manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding
- Has experience in a busy office environment, ideally with some supervisory or school experience
- Is flexible, reliable, and thrives in a collaborative team
- Has a smart, professional approach and a good sense of humour!
We can offer you:
The support needed to continue your own professional development
The opportunity to work with a close-knit, enthusiastic and hard-working team of staff who are committed to providing the very best for each individual in their care
The opportunity to inspire our caring and highly-motivated children through engaging learning.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school directly on 01225 303990
to arrange an appointment.
For the right candidate, we are willing to be flexible in terms of the hours and how these might be worked across the week. Please make this clear on your application form or call us on 01225 303990 if you wish to discuss this in advance.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.
To apply please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151806/EDV-2025-SJCPS-24906
For any other enquires please contact recruitment@thedcet.com
The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.
