Office Manager

Veritas Education Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Office Manager for a well-established SEN school in West Drayton. This full-time position requires strong administrative and HR skills, along with experience in finance management. The successful candidate will oversee office operations and support a dedicated team in providing quality education to students with special needs. A passion for making a difference in a busy environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS.
• Strong experience in a school office environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day school office operations.
• Manage HR processes and recruitment.
• Handle finance tasks including payroll.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

HR knowledge

Financial management

Experience with SEN students

Tools

Arbor MIS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Sage finance systems

Job description

Overview

Office Manager SEN School

Location: West Drayton

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Salary: £120 - £140 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

A well-established SEN school in West Drayton is seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Manager to lead its busy school office. This is a rewarding opportunity to support a specialist educational setting that works with students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

We are looking for someone who is confident, resilient, and emotionally intelligent, with strong experience in school administration, HR, and finance. You\'ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school\'s operations and supporting staff, students, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day school office operations
• Manage HR processes, staff records, and recruitment admin
• Handle finance tasks including payroll and Sage accounting
• Maintain and update Arbor MIS and safeguarding systems
• Liaise confidently with parents, external providers, and staff
• Support with data reporting and Excel-based tasks
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and confidentiality standards

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS
• Strong experience in a school office environment
• Proficient in Arbor MIS and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of HR procedures and Sage finance systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible, reliable, and a team player with a "can-do" attitude
• Empathetic and confident working in a SEN setting with challenging behaviour

If you\'re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a busy, purpose-driven environment, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a supportive and dedicated team.

Application Requirements

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community'