Dynamic Primary School Office Manager

Marchant Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced School Administrator for a busy primary school in Canterbury. You will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and staff, managing calls, enquiries, and the school inbox, while keeping pupil records and attendance up to date.

The role involves supporting admissions, preparing letters, maintaining confidential records, and assisting safeguarding administration.

Qualifications

• Previous school office experience is essential.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor or another school MIS is highly desirable.
• Candidates should understand school attendance procedures, confidentiality and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming parents, pupils and visitors.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to enquiries.
• Managing the school’s general inbox.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records.
• Recording and monitoring attendance.
• Following up pupil absences.
• Updating the school’s management information system.
• Communicating with parents regarding attendance and general school matters.
• Supporting admissions and new pupil administration.
• Preparing letters and school correspondence.
• Maintaining confidential records.
• Providing administrative support to the senior leadership team.
• Supporting safeguarding administration where required.

Skills

Reception skills

Telephone handling

Record keeping

Communication

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

MIS

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced School Administrator for a busy primary school in Canterbury. You will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and staff, managing calls, enquiries, and the school inbox, while keeping pupil records and attendance up to date.

The role involves supporting admissions, preparing letters, maintaining confidential records, and assisting safeguarding administration.