Administrative Manager

THE HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Catholic School in Walthamstow invites applications for an Administrative Manager to lead the school's administrative functions and front office. You will oversee student records, attendance, admissions, GDPR compliance, and Health & Safety, while line-managing the admin team and working with senior leaders to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

The role requires proven senior admin or office management experience, strong organisation and leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior administrative or office management role.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and the Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's administrative functions and front office services.
• Oversee student records, attendance, admissions and GDPR compliance.
• Line-manage the administration team.
• Oversee Health & Safety compliance and related systems.
• Support efficient processes and a welcoming environment for students, staff, parents and visitors.

Skills

Senior admin/office management

Organisational leadership

Confidential information & compliance

Communication & interpersonal

Safeguarding & Catholic ethos

Job description

Join a community that takes your development as seriously as you do! "Staff are proud to work at the school. They feel well looked after because leaders are considerate of their workload." Ofsted 2023 The Governors of Holy Family Catholic School are seeking an experienced and proactive professional to join us as Administrative Manager. We are seeking an organised, proactive and highly professional Administration Manager to lead the school's administrative functions and front office services. This is a key operational role, responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the school office, line management of the administration team, and the oversight of administrative systems including student records, attendance, admissions and general administration, GDPR and Health & Safety compliance. Working closely with the Business Director and senior leaders, you will ensure efficient processes, high standards of service, and a welcoming environment for students, staff, parents and visitors. The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience in a senior administrative or office management role
• Demonstrate strong organisational and leadership skills
• Be confident managing confidential information and compliance requirements
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to safeguarding, equality and the ethos of the school

This is a great opportunity to grow your career in administrative leadership while making a real impact in education.

Holy Family Catholic School has an annual budget in excess of £10m and provides education for over 1200 students aged 11 - 19. It is a successful and happy school and provides an excellent supportive working environment. If you are looking to further develop your career and take on a management position, then we would like to hear from you. Students at HFCS are happy, vibrant and keen to learn. We work hard to instil excellent behaviour in line with our ASPIRE values and Catholic ethos. HFCS is a successful and happy school which has undergone a significant investment programme giving us excellent facilities in sport, drama, technology and science. We are a friendly and supportive Catholic school with an inclusive ethos. In March 2023, the school received a graded Ofsted inspection and retained "Good" in all areas. Some of the comments from our very positive report are: "Pupils said they enjoy the strong friendships they build here. The school is welcoming and like a family. Pupils appreciate the supportive staff who push them to go the extra mile in their work. They are safe and happy at school. Staff have high expectations of pupils' work and behaviour, and leaders have clear aspirations for pupils to succeed." Our latest Catholic School Inspection report (February 2026) graded HFCS as "Outstanding" in every category, commenting that: "This is an authentic Catholic school at the heart of its community, where the mission is not merely articulated but profoundly lived. Across year groups, pupils engage purposefully in independent work, showing intellectual curiosity, resilience and a capacity for theological reflection." Further information can be found on our website at holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Holy Family Catholic School is committed to equal opportunities and benefits from having a diverse staff and student community, and applications from all are welcome.

Holy Family Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.