Office Manager
Ref: SCH-TATLP-0848 2 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 40.000 Pay Grade: Staffordshire Schools Pay Scale | ST15 - ST22The Role
We are seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead our busy school office at Nether Stowe School. This is a key role, ensuring the smooth and professional running of our administrative services and providing vital support to students, parents/carers, staff and external stakeholders.
In this role, you’ll lead and manage the administration team while overseeing the school’s information systems and statutory data reporting. You will be responsible for the Single Central Record (SCR), working closely with HR and payroll to support safer recruitment and compliance processes. As the school's named GDPR contact, you’ll play a crucial role in safeguarding data and supporting school-wide compliance. You'll also contribute to promoting the school through effective communications, enhance office systems, and support the development of a high-performing, well-organised administrative team.
What you'll need to succeed
A strong background in office administration and team leadership
Excellent ICT, communication, and organisational skills
Experience with school systems (e.g. Bromcom) is desirable
Ability to lead a team and build strong relationships across the school community
A positive, solution-focused attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement
Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with students, staff, parents and carers
The ability to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role
A proactive team player who upholds the values of the ATLP
What you'll get in return
Development through training and progression opportunities
Term time working, with only one week to be worked in school holidays
A competitive salary
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
Professional development and wellbeing days
What you need to do now
To apply for the role please complete an online application form.
To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Kirsty Jones, Headteacher, via email kjones@netherstowe.com or call on 01543 263446
Completed applications should include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.
Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.
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Safeguarding Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.
We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.
Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation ATLP safeguarding and child protection policy 2024/2025
Nether Stowe School
Nether Stowe School
St Chad's Road
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 7NB
Kirsty Jones
kjones@netherstowe.com