Dynamic School Office Manager (SIMS/Arbor Pro)

Marchant Recruitment; Farnham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is helping a busy school in Farnham, Surrey, to find an experienced Office Manager to oversee the school office and administration. The role requires coordinating staff, managing pupil records and safeguarding processes, with competency in the school's MIS systems.

The ideal candidate will supervise staff, handle enquiries, maintain records, and support senior leadership in improving office procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a school office management or senior school administration role.
• Strong organisational and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Thorough understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the school office and coordinate administrative workloads.
• Supervise and support office staff, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain pupil records, admissions information and attendance documentation using the school's MIS.
• Manage enquiries from parents, visitors, staff and external organisations.
• Support safeguarding administration, ensuring concerns are referred promptly to designated staff.
• Coordinate school correspondence, meetings and general office procedures.
• Assist with compliance records, document management and routine reporting.
• Support senior leaders with administrative tasks and improvements to office systems.

Skills

Office management

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is helping a busy school in Farnham, Surrey, to find an experienced Office Manager to oversee the school office and administration. The role requires coordinating staff, managing pupil records and safeguarding processes, with competency in the school's MIS systems.

The ideal candidate will supervise staff, handle enquiries, maintain records, and support senior leadership in improving office procedures.