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Office Manager

Wellow House School

Newark

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Immediate Start Available
Apply by:
23 August 2026

Job overview

Are you an experienced administrator looking for a rewarding role in a friendly and supportive school? Do you thrive in a busy office where every day is different? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Wellow House School is seeking a proactive and organised Office Manager to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of our busy school office. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our pupils, parents and staff while becoming part of a welcoming independent school community.

About Wellow House School

Wellow House School is a thriving independent co-educational school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Newark, Nottinghamshire. From Nursery through to GCSE, we provide a nurturing environment where academic excellence, creativity and individual development are at the heart of everything we do. Our small class sizes and supportive culture make Wellow House an exceptional place to learn and work.

About the Role

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, All Year Round

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:15pm

Salary: Competitive

Start Date: Immediate start available

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the day-to-day operation of the school office and reception.

  • Acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies.

  • Providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support to the Headteacher.

  • Supporting school finance administration, including invoices and financial records.

  • Managing correspondence, records and admissions enquiries.

  • Ensuring a professional, welcoming and efficient front office service.

About You : We're looking for someone who:

  • Has previous administration or office management experience.

  • Is highly organised with excellent communication skills.

  • Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

  • Can manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

  • Has experience using Microsoft Office; knowledge of Xero or similar finance software is desirable.

  • Previous school experience is advantageous but not essential.

Why Join Wellow House School?

At Wellow House School, we are dedicated to creating an environment where both students and staff flourish. In addition to being part of an exceptional team, here is what you can expect:

  • Competitive remuneration package

  • Company pension scheme

  • Company sick pay

  • Life assurance worth three times your annual salary

  • Free lunch provided

  • Refer-a-friend scheme with financial reward

  • Wellbeing and wellness programme

  • Ongoing training and professional development

  • A collaborative, friendly and supportive working environment

  • Free on-site parking

If you're looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to receive your application.

Wellow House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the candidate. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

About Wellow House School

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  • Wellow House School
  • Newark Road, Wellow, Newark
  • Nottinghamshire
  • NG22 0EA
  • United Kingdom

Wellow House School is an independent, co-educational preparatory school in Nottinghamshire.  Located in Newark, it accommodates 150 students aged 2-13.   The School began as a preparatory school for boys aged 7-13 in 1971, in the kitchen and sitting room of a family home in Ravenscar. The school began welcoming girls in the early 1980s and the pre-prep was added in 1986.

We place great emphasis on providing a supportive, caring educational environment at the school with pastoral care a central element of life at Wellow House. With small classes throughout, teachers are able to educate, encourage and nurture pupils on an individual level and help in the development of their knowledge, character and personality. The vibrant learning environment is one where children feel safe, happy and challenged to always achieve their best.

Headteacher

Stephen Thompson

Values and vision

Wellow House School aims to provide a broad curriculum for its students and for each pupil to hone their own strengths and talents. Their family-orientated approach to learning means every student is known by all members of staff and their progress can be accurately monitored. Sport is also an important aspect of the students’ education. The school boasts a heated, indoor swimming pool, a sports hall, tennis court and hockey and rugby pitches.

Wellow House prioritises English and maths, encouraging speaking, listening and reading skills as well as numeracy skills in all of its students. The school also fosters creative work in art and design and encourages sport in everyday life, enabled by excellent facilities.

ISI report

"Overall, pupils’ achievement is good. From the EYFS onwards, pupils are successfully educated and the school’s aims are fulfilled. Standards are above average, and many pupils make good progress over time in relation to their ability. Pupils benefit from and enjoy an all-round education and achieve a commendable range of successes in curricular and extra-curricular activities, particularly in sport, where several achieve county recognition."

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