Office Manager

Hawes Down Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawes Down Primary School, a thriving two-form entry school and proud member of the IMPACT Multi Academy Trust, seeks an exceptional Office Manager to lead our administrative team and support the smooth day-to-day running of the school. You will be the first point of contact for families, visitors and staff, contributing to a welcoming and supportive community.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, who is proactive and professional, with experience in

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, adaptable and professional, demonstrating initiative and attention to detail.
• Experience of leading colleagues and managing administrative processes.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administrative team and support the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
• Be the first point of contact for families, visitors and staff, contributing to a welcoming school community.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and improve administrative processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Team leadership

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Hawes Down Primary School is a thriving two-form entry primary school and proud member of the IMPACT Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking an exceptional Office Manager with school administration experience to lead our friendly administrative team and support the smooth day-to-day running of our school.

This is a varied and rewarding position requiring a confident, approachable and solution-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. As the first point of contact for many of our families, visitors and staff, you will be at the centre of school life and make a significant contribution to our welcoming and supportive school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Is proactive, adaptable and professional, demonstrating initiative, discretion and attention to detail.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and has experience of leading colleagues and managing administrative processes.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We can offer:

• A warm, welcoming and inclusive school community with enthusiastic children and a supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression through the IMPACT Multi Academy Trust.
• The chance to make a real difference in a thriving and successful school.

Hawes Down Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our pupils’ learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these.

Come and join our team and help ensure that our school office remains the welcoming, efficient and professional hub of our wonderful school community.