Senior Office Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead and inspire our vibrant school office team as a Senior Office Manager at Story Wood School.

Story Wood School is a successful, one-form entry primary school in Birmingham. At Story Wood, we serve a wonderfully diverse community where high expectations go hand-in-hand with a warm, supportive, and collaborative team culture. If you are ready to work closely alongside our dedicated staff, bring your expert organisational skills to our forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust, and actively shape a positive environment where children thrive, we would love to welcome you to the Story Wood family.

Story Wood School is a vibrant and welcoming community, set within beautiful grounds. Our dedicated staff, supportive families, and enthusiastic pupils create a joyful atmosphere where learning is valued and children thrive. Our wonderful children are at the absolute heart of everything we do; they bring a love for learning, demonstrate exceptional values, and inspire our team daily as we work together to ensure they achieve universal success.

Story Wood School is proud to be part of the Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking family of schools committed to collaboration, innovation and excellence in education. As part of the Trust, our staff benefit from shared professional development, strong networks and opportunities to grow as reflective and ambitious practitioners.

We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Office Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings exceptional organisation, attention to detail, and a warm, professional presence. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the school’s leadership, making sure everything runs seamlessly so the Leadership Team can remain focused on transforming students’ lives. You’ll lead our front-office team, keep systems running smoothly, and ensure every pupil, family, and visitor receives an outstanding first impression. You’ll need to be confident using school systems, quick to solve problems, great at juggling priorities, and remain calm under pressure. Strong communication, team leadership, and a proactive mindset are essential, along with a commitment to safeguarding and high standards.

We are looking for a Senior Office Manager who;

• Team Leadership: Experience managing a small team and coordinating day-to-day office tasks.
• Operational Excellence: Confident managing school databases (Arbor preferred), census returns, data compliance (GDPR), and admissions.
• HR & Compliance: Knowledge of school HR workflows and maintaining a compliant Single Central Record (SCR).
• Financial Care: Capability to process purchase orders and invoices efficiently.
• Attributes: Welcoming personality, solution-focused mindset, and personal resilience.

We warmly welcome prospective candidates to come and visit our school, meet our team, and experience the positive energy at Story Wood firsthand. To arrange your visit or for an informal discussion about the role of Senior Office Manager, please contact the school office on 0121 464 3863 or email us at enquiry@storywoodschool.co.uk.