Southgate Primary School is seeking a highly organised, proactive and personable Office Manager to their friendly and supportive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience and a passion for helping schools run smoothly. As the first point of contact for many of our parents, visitors and staff, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the school office, while contributing to the warm and welcoming environment of our schools.
Your Opportunity
In this key role, you will lead and support a dedicated office team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all administrative functions across the schools. From overseeing daily operations and managing financial processes, to supporting the Leadership Teams and acting as the first point of contact for parents and visitors, this role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You will be at the heart of the school community, promoting a warm, professional environment while maintaining excellent communication and the highest standards of confidentiality.
What we are looking for
- Proven experience working in a school office, ideally within an educational environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage office staff effectively.
- Excellent planning, organisational, administrative and finance abilities with a keen eye for detail.
- Confident in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), with familiarity in school systems such as SIMS or Pupil Asset considered a bonus.
- Clear, professional communication skills and a friendly, welcoming manner.
- Highly reliable with excellent timekeeping, personal integrity, and a commitment to confidentiality.
- Able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and remain calm and positive under pressure.
- A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and an understanding of the importance of safeguarding in a school environment.
About Southgate Primary School
Our school sits within a newly establishedcluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with SouthgatePrimary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Forge WoodPrimary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, SalfordsPrimary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity to workcollaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise andexperience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent educationand reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for careerprogression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further yourprofessional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- AMulti Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Foundedupon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across thesouth of England
- Wework as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own uniqueidentity
- Committedto ensuring all children and young people receive the best possibleeducation
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Accessto our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexibleworking options
- Generousholiday allowance
- Worklife and family friendly policies
- Employeewellbeing initiatives
- Careerpathways and talent management
- Accessto a staff benefits portal
- Communityand collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: GLF Associate 3.1 – 10 – £25,001 – £27,008 FTE
Actual Salary: £20,910.76 – £22,589.41
Hours: 35hrs Monday to Friday – Term Time Only (39 Weeks)
Closing Date: Friday 10thJuly 2026
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