Location: Weaverham High School, Lime Avenue, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 3HT
Salary: £25,989 – £28,142 per year (actual salary £22,999 – £25,467 for 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Weaverham High School is seeking a highly organised, motivated, and experienced Office Manager to lead and manage our busy school administration team. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school office while delivering a professional and welcoming service to pupils, parents, staff, and external visitors.
You will oversee a team of five part-time administrative staff, providing effective leadership, guidance, and support to ensure high standards of organisation, communication, and customer service across the school.
The successful candidate will be confident managing competing priorities, able to work under pressure, and committed to maintaining a positive, efficient, and supportive office environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the school office, ensuring all administrative functions run smoothly and accurately.
- Supervise, motivate, and support the administration team, promoting teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Act as the first point of contact for telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries from parents, pupils, staff, and visitors.
- Ensure visitor procedures and safeguarding checks are completed in line with school policies.
- Maintain a professional, organised, and welcoming reception and office environment.
- Provide administrative support to staff, including data management and preparation for SAR and FOI requests.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with GDPR requirements.
- Manage pupil records, including SIMS administration, admissions, attendance monitoring, new starters, and leavers.
- Coordinate school admissions processes from initial enquiries through to pupil enrolment.
- Liaise with external organisations, including local authorities and healthcare providers, regarding:
- Free school meal applications
- School transport arrangements
- Pupil care plans and immunisations
- Oversee first aid administration, including accident records, defibrillator maintenance, and staff training requirements.
- Monitor office supplies, equipment, and ordering processes.
- Support Year 6 transition arrangements, including pupil data management.
- Provide administrative support during GCSE results day in August.
About You
You will be a highly organised and approachable professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people and confidently manage a busy office environment.
You should be able to:
- Prioritise tasks effectively and manage deadlines.
- Lead and inspire a team.
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
- Handle confidential information with discretion.
- Work calmly and positively in challenging situations.
- Develop and improve administrative systems and procedures.
Experience working in a school or education environment would be desirable, along with knowledge of school systems, policies, and procedures.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (£25,989 – £28,142 per year)
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu vaccinations
- Sick pay
- Free on-site parking
- A varied and rewarding role within a supportive school community
How to Apply:
Please apply via the Weaverham High School website:
Vacancies | Weaverham High School
Lime Avenue, Weaverham, Cheshire CW8 3HT
Work Location: On-site (in person)