Office Manager

Job Title: Office Manager (Temporary – Immediate Start) Location: Bury, Greater Manchester - Mainstream Secondary School Contract Type: Temporary Start Date: ASAP - Full Time About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Office Manager to join our busy mainstream secondary school in Bury on a temporary basis with an immediate start. This is a key role within the school, leading a small administrative team while ensuring the smooth and efficient running of a fast-paced school office. The successful candidate will be proactive, resilient, and confident managing competing priorities in a dynamic educational environment. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and support a small administrative team Oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy school office Ensure effective communication between staff, students, parents, and external agencies Maintain and manage pupil records and school data systems Support senior leadership with administrative and organisational tasks Manage admissions processes and attendance administration Oversee office systems, procedures, and compliance requirements Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism Essential Requirements Proven experience in an Office Manager (or similar senior administrative) role Experience working within a school environment Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent organisational and time-management abilities Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively High level of IT competency Highly Desirable Strong working knowledge of the Arbor school Management Information System (MIS) Experience using the Arbor IT system will be hugely advantageous and candidates with direct Arbor experience will be prioritised. Personal Qualities Professional, approachable, and calm under pressure Strong interpersonal and communication skills Solution-focused with a proactive attitude Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Safeguarding Statement This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references