Office Manager - Southcote Primary School


Company:	Reading Borough Council
Salary:	£30,573 to £35,521 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG30 3EJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

8.30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.00pm Friday – Term time plus inset days, plus 1 additional week

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.

The successful candidate will:

- 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

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