Office Manager (St Michael’s CE Primary School) at East Sussex County Council

Rye, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

30084.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Support, Budget Monitoring, Office Management, Stakeholder Management, Safeguarding, Maths, English, Relationship Building, Procurement, Project Delivery

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Hours of work: 37 per week. Working pattern: Full-time, term-time only (working for 40 weeks per year plus 5.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service) As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata. Fixed term for: 12 months. Closing date: Monday 13 July, 2026, noon. Interview date: Thursday 16th July 2026. For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: St Michael’s C of E Primary School, Houghton Green Lane, Playden, Rye, TN31 7PJ Phone: 01797 280277 [https://01797 280277] Email: office@playdenschool.com [office@playdenschool.com] Website: - St Michael’s CE Primary School [https://st-michaels-playden.e-sussex.sch.uk/] How to apply: Please contact the school office for an application pack and a school tour on 01797 280277 [https://01797 280277]or e-mail office @ playdenschool.com. [office@playdenschool.com] Please note, we do not accept CVs. Although previous school experience is desirable, we welcome applications from all candidates who are eager to learn and grow with us. This is a short-term contract until July 2027, 35 hours per week, term time only. Office Manager: Grade 8: Single Status 20 At St Michael’s Church of England Primary School St. Michael’s has a well-established caring ethos founded on our Christian values of Love, Honesty, Forgiveness & Respect, where every member of our school is valued as an individual, enriching the happy, caring environment which we strive to create. An opportunity has arisen for an Office Manager at our small, rural primary school. We are looking for someone to undertake and manage the delivery of administrative support for the school, so that the school can deliver excellent services to the pupils and their parents/carers. The purpose of the role is to ensure the support is effective, contributes to meeting local priorities and applies policies and standards. Experience of working in an administrative role in a school setting (preferred but not essential). You will need: • The ability to build meaningful relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. • Proficiency in maths and English. • High expectations for the delivery of administrative support to the school. • A commitment to the Christian values of the school. • An understanding of safeguarding in schools. • A positive, professional approach that reflects the values and image of the school. Key responsibilities include: 1. Organise the provision of comprehensive administrative support for staff, as required. 2. Monitor the local budget for administrative support so that it is used appropriately and effectively within budget, maintaining records to account for spending. 3. Maintain office supplies and purchase office stock as required to ensure the effective operation of administrative services and to meet team needs. 4. Attend and contribute to meetings and action outcomes of those meetings. 5. Support and deliver on project and development work in support of the initiatives within the team. 6. Oversee administrative work flows, working with key stakeholders, partners and providers in order to feed into the improvement of systems and services. 7. Attend staff meetings, supervision and training as required, including participation in the annual performance appraisal review scheme. 8. Work with the Caretaker to maintain property and facilities and their security. This is a permanent thirty-five hour a week position, term time only. Although previous school experience is desirable, we welcome applications from all candidates who are eager to learn and grow with us. This is a short-term contract until July 2027, 35 hours per week, term time only. Starting Date: September 2026 This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. Additional Information This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Responsibilities

Manage the delivery of comprehensive administrative support for staff and pupils while overseeing office workflows and supplies. Responsibilities include monitoring the local budget and collaborating with the caretaker to maintain school facilities and security.