School Office Manager

School Office Manager – Milton Keynes

Location:

Milton Keynes

Salary: £26,-£35, per annum

Working Hours:

Full-time

Job Type: Temporary (potential to become permanent)

Start Date:

Immediate

• Manage the day-to-day running of the school office and all administrative functions.
• Line manage administrative staff and support the Senior Leadership Team.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding, attendance, and compliance records.
• Act as a key point of communication between parents, staff, external agencies, and stakeholders.
• Oversee systems such as HR files, SIMS / Arbor, finance administration, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure the school office operates smoothly, professionally, and efficiently at all times.

• Proven experience as an Office Manager within an education environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS, Arbor, or similar school systems.
• Experience supporting SEND and SEMH environments (essential).
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and remain calm in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong safeguarding understanding and awareness of confidentiality and compliance requirements.

• Immediate start available.
• Temporary contract with potential to become permanent.
• Opportunity to support a highly specialised and dedicated school environment.
• Competitive pay based on experience.

Safeguarding Statement

Newstaff is committed to safeguarding children; the successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS with further vetting checks, including references taken. If you have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months in the past 10 years, you will need to provide an overseas police good conduct check.