Office Manager - Primary School - Leeds

A welcoming and well-regarded primary school in Leeds is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead its busy administrative team. The school serves a vibrant local community and is known for its strong safeguarding culture, positive relationships with families and structured leadership.

The Office Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school, acting as the operational link between staff, parents and the senior leadership team.

The Role

As Office Manager, you will oversee all administrative operations, ensuring systems are efficient, compliant and supportive of teaching and learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the front office and supervising administrative staff
• Overseeing pupil admissions, attendance and data management
• Supporting financial administration, including purchase orders and budget tracking
• Coordinating HR administration such as staff contracts and absence monitoring
• Managing communications with parents and external agencies
• Ensuring safeguarding and visitor procedures are rigorously followed
• Supporting the Headteacher with operational planning and reporting

This is a varied and hands-on leadership role within the school’s central team.

The School Environment

This Leeds primary school is structured and community-focused, with clear expectations and supportive leadership. The administrative team is well integrated into the wider school and plays a key role in maintaining positive relationships with families.

The office is equipped with established MIS and financial systems, and clear procedures are in place to support compliance and efficiency.

Staff describe the culture as friendly, collaborative and purposeful.

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience in school administration, ideally in a primary setting
• Demonstrate leadership and team management skills
• Be confident using MIS systems such as SIMS, Arbor or ScholarPack
• Possess strong organisational and financial administration skills
• Communicate professionally and effectively with parents and staff

An understanding of safeguarding and compliance requirements in schools is essential.

What’s On Offer

• A leadership role within a supportive Leeds primary school
• Clear systems and structured operational processes
• Opportunities for professional growth
• A varied role with genuine responsibility
• A stable and community-focused working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator ready to step into a senior operational role within a respected primary school.