Office Manager

Office Manager

Closing date for applications: 22nd June 2026

Interview date: week commencing 29th June 2026

Salary: Scale I point 17 (pro rata) - actual salary £18,801

Start Date: September 1st 2026

The Role

Due to retirement after 26 years, we are looking to appoint an Office Manager.

Ilmington C of E Primary School is a small, rural school, situated on the edge of the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Nestled between the towns of Stratford-Upon-Avon and Chipping Campden, Ilmington School has a lot to offer. We are a caring and friendly team with strong links to our Church and the local community. We are a forward-thinking, collaborative and enthusiastic staff who work hard to develop an environment where children are nurtured, challenged and encouraged.

The role of the Office Manager is diverse and varied. The role will include providing a warm and welcoming presence in the school office and to support the leadership in the organisation, management and oversight of the school's finances, personnel, premises and administrative functions.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A good standard of education
• Experience of office administration
• Experience of financial management preferably, but not exclusively, in a school
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Commitment and adaptability
• The ability to confidently accept responsibility and work independently as well as collaboratively with other staff
• The skill to remain calm under pressure, to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Willingness to value and respect the needs of children
• An ability to build excellent relationships with all stakeholders
• Confidentiality

Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading on financial matters within the school, preparing balanced budgets and assisting in the financial planning process in conjunction with Warwickshire Education Finance team
• Leading on the day to day running of the school office
• Managing payroll, staff contracts, supply staff and associate records
• Leading on data protection
• Management of service contracts, safe site maintenance and health and safety systems Managing pupil records and transfers
• Progression of systems to aid the continual development of the school

What we offer

• Caring, friendly and supportive staff and governors
• A delightful and beautiful rural environment
• Strong links with the local church and community
• A school with ambition to continuously improve
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children with a love of learning

Working Pattern

• Part time - 24 hours. Monday, Tuesday 8.00am - 4.00pm, Wednesday, Thursday 9.00am - 1.00pm

Additional Information and How to Apply

• Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To visit the school, please contact Julia Beard on or . Please see the attached detailed job description for more information. Please complete the attached application form.
• Completed applications should be sent to .

Ilmington C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.