Office Manager

Islington Council; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery school in London is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee the school office and ensure efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, and experience in a senior administrative role, ideally within a school setting.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior level, ideally within a school setting.
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school office and support day-to-day operations.
• Manage finance, HR, data management, and school admissions.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Job description

About The Role

Office Manager –

Contract: Permanent, Full time, 52 weeks/35 hours (part-time considered)
Salary Range: SO1/SO2 (depending on experience)
Start date: Negotiable
Application deadline: 4 June 2025 at 11:59 pm

The Headteacher and Governors of Kate Greenaway Nursery School are seeking to appoint an experienced, organized, and proactive Office Manager to lead our busy school office and support the smooth day-to-day running of our nursery.

What We Offer

• A nurturing and vibrant school environment that puts children and families at the heart of our work.
• A leadership team committed to staff well-being and development.
• A key role in shaping and improving administrative and operational systems.
• Opportunities for professional growth and to contribute to the wider success of the school.

Who We’re Looking For

• A confident administrator with experience at a senior level, ideally within a school setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A professional who can maintain high levels of confidentiality and demonstrate attention to detail.
• A team player who thrives under pressure and can lead and support others.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding position, covering office management, finance, HR, premises oversight, data management, and school admissions. You’ll work closely with the Headteacher and leadership team to ensure efficient operations across the school.

Come and Visit Us!

We warmly welcome visits from prospective applicants. To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please contact our Admin Team:

[e-mail]
020 7527 4850

We look forward to welcoming you to our school!

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Kate Greenaway Nursery School fully complies with the DfE Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post holder is expected to share this commitment and comply with all internal policies and procedures.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. This post is likely to fall under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, and the successful applicant will be required to declare anything that may disqualify them.

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. This online search is part of safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work in an early education setting. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and asked to clarify their online presence.