Office Manager

Drayton Manor High School; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London seeks an Office Manager to provide high-quality administrative support and manage various tasks efficiently. The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience in a school environment and a commitment to ongoing professional development. This role offers the opportunity to work in a values-driven environment focused on student success.

Benefits

Access to high-quality CPD

Opportunities for career progression

Magnificent buildings and working environment

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in a school environment is essential.
• Demonstrated willingness to engage with training opportunities.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the school.
• Act as a central point of contact for all Administration areas.
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently in a busy school environment.

Skills

Administrative experience in a school environment

Multitasking ability

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Overview

Salary Grade 6, Range 18-20 (£34,557 - £35,589) (Pay Award Pending). Full time. Drayton Manor High School is looking to appoint, as soon as possible, an inspirational, committed, and forward-thinking Office Manager, with a real interest in School Administration and a passion to provide a high-quality service to support our exceptional students in achieving their potential.

This is a key role within the school. The successful applicant will be efficient, motivated, and enthusiastic with the ability to multi-task. Previous administrative experience in a school environment is essential. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Senior Team you will be a central point of contact for all areas of Administration, including the front of house, events and reprographic services.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the school and act as a central point of contact for all Administration areas, including front of house, events and reprographic services.
• Work reporting to the Director of Operations and the Senior Team; manage multiple tasks efficiently in a busy school environment.

Qualifications and Professional Development

• Previous administrative experience in a school environment is essential.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development in all areas of practice.
• Demonstrated willingness to engage with training opportunities, including National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), and support for CPD and career progression.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Values-driven organisation with students at the centre of everything we do.
• Work with aspirational and driven students.
• Access to high-quality CPD and support with career progression, including the full suite of NPQs and subsidised postgraduate study.
• Excellent track record of developing leaders and opportunities for progression to Headship.
• Magnificent buildings and an attractive, harmonious working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to shaping the future direction of the school.
• Excellent transport links by road, bus and rail, including proximity to the Elizabeth Line.

Additional Information

The closing date is 12 noon, Friday 26 September 2025. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. No agencies or CVs. Start Date: As soon as possible.

Drayton Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We recognise that this is an integral factor in recruitment and selection and is an essential part of creating safe environments for all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).