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Warmsworth Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an Office Manager to lead our team of office staff and contribute to the effective running of our school.

The Governors of Warmsworth Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced Office Manager as soon as possible to be responsible for the leadership and daily smooth running of our busy school office. We are looking for a highly efficient and well-organised person to lead and manage our team of administrators and provide day-to-day support to pupils, parents, carers, staff and visitors.

We are looking for someone who can use their own initiative; works well under pressure and has exceptional customer service skills.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working within an office environment, preferably a school setting
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• A friendly, flexible and professional approach, particularly when multi-tasking under pressure
• A very good working knowledge of office management systems such as Microsoft Word/Excel/Publisher etc
• A full working knowledge of SIMS is a significant advantage, although training and support will be provided to the suitable candidate
• Good understanding of financial procedures
• The ability to prioritise workload to ensure office systems operate efficiently for the smooth running of the school
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE (or equivalent) English and Mathematics to Grade C/Grade 4 or above.)

We can offer:

• A very welcoming, caring school ethos, where we are passionate about meeting the needs of all our children and develop each child as a whole
• An opportunity to work within a talented, hard-working, supportive team of staff, governors and parents
• An inclusive ethos with happy, enthusiastic, motivated and well-behaved children
• Excellent professional learning opportunities and career development
• A well-resourced school, both inside and out.
• Excellent professional learning opportunities

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office, to arrange an appointment. Telephone 01302 852200.

Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday 5^th October 2026

Fully completed applications forms should be returned via email directly to the school via secretary@warmsworthschool.co.uk

Incomplete application forms will not be considered and we are unable to accept CVs.

The Governors of Warmsworth Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.

In addition, as part of the shortlisting process the school will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.

Company: City Of Doncaster Council

Salary: Scale 7 point 12 to 20 (£29,542 to £33,673 FTE) pro rata

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: IT

Sector: Education

Job Role: Manager