Office Manager

Academics; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Academics Ltd is recruiting an experienced Office Manager for a primary school in Gravesend. You will oversee the school office, coordinate admin staff and support the leadership team.

The role involves admissions, attendance, records, safeguarding and GDPR compliance, with a focus on smooth operations and professional service to staff, pupils and visitors. The post is permanent, full-time, with a salary in the 25,000–32,000 band and a supportive environment with professional development

Qualifications

• Experience as an Office Manager or senior administrator in a school setting.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with school management systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom) preferred.
• Understanding of safeguarding, GDPR and school procedures.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the daily running and organisation of the school office.
• Coordinating and supporting administrative staff.
• Managing pupil admissions, attendance and school records.
• Acting as a key point of contact for parents, staff, governors and external agencies.
• Supporting financial administration, including invoices, purchase orders and budget-related tasks.
• Ensuring administrative processes meet safeguarding requirements and GDPR standards.
• Organising meetings, school events and administrative activities.
• Maintaining records and producing reports using school management systems.

Skills

Office management

Administrative skills

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Office Manager - Primary School Gravesend

Location: Gravesend, Kent
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time

Academics Ltd is working with a welcoming and well-established primary school in Gravesend to recruit an experienced Office Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and highly organised administrator to take responsibility for the smooth running of the school office and support the wider leadership team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school's administrative systems operate efficiently, while providing a professional and friendly service to staff, pupils, parents, governors and visitors.

The Role

As the Office Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the daily running and organisation of the school office.
• Coordinating and supporting administrative staff.
• Managing pupil admissions, attendance and school records.
• Acting as a key point of contact for parents, staff, governors and external agencies.
• Supporting financial administration, including invoices, purchase orders and budget-related tasks.
• Ensuring administrative processes meet school policies, safeguarding requirements and GDPR standards.
• Organising meetings, school events and key administrative activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and using school management systems to produce reports and manage data.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience as an Office Manager, School Administrator, Senior Administrator or similar.
• Experience working within a school or education environment is highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom would be advantageous.
• Confident communication skills and a professional approach.
• The ability to remain calm and organised while managing competing priorities.
• An understanding of safeguarding, GDPR and school administrative procedures.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position within a supportive primary school.
• Competitive salary of 25,000- 32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• A friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Supportive senior leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Full support from Academics Ltd throughout the recruitment process.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Office Manager looking to take the next step in their career within a busy and rewarding school environment.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.