Office Manager - Southcote Primary School

Office Manager - Southcote Primary School

Our friendly federation is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and self‑motivated Office Manager to join our hardworking and supportive team at Southcote Primary School.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who takes pride in delivering high‑quality administrative support and ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of a busy school office.

This is a varied and rewarding role working closely with the Executive Headteacher, Head of Operations and wider leadership team. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community — often being the calm, reassuring presence, at the heart of the school.

Job responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional organisation — able to manage multiple priorities and maintain a well‑structured, efficient office environment
• Communicate with warmth and clarity — building positive relationships with staff, parents, pupils and external agencies
• Bring emotional intelligence — remaining calm during busy school mornings and responding sensitively to upset children or concerned parents
• Have experience in a busy office, ideally within a school setting
• Use digital systems confidently — including experience with MIS such as SIMS, or willingness to undertake training
• Support and lead office staff effectively, modelling professionalism and teamwork
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities — including the updated KCSIE 2026 requirements around AI‑safeguarding, data protection and ensuring all staff are fully prepared to implement Part One of the guidance
• Uphold confidentiality and GDPR at all times
• Maintain the school’s digital presence — supporting website updates and contributing to positive, compliant social media communication
• Commit to ongoing professional development and training

We can offer

• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative team
• Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who make every day meaningful
• Opportunities for training and development, including safeguarding and digital‑skills training
• A varied and rewarding role within our growing Federation
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support wellbeing
• A workplace where kindness, professionalism and humour are valued

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company Details

Company: Reading Borough Council

Salary: £29,597 - £34,386

Hours: Full-time

Location: Reading, RG30 3EJ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 17 Aug 2026

Closing date: 31 Aug 2026

About Disability Confident

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