Office Manager - Independent School | Central Role & Full-Time

Marchant Recruitment; Enfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager for an Independent Primary School in Enfield. The role covers the day-to-day operation of a busy school office, coordinating administrative tasks and supporting senior leaders to ensure efficient, professional and timely processes.

You will work with teachers, parents, pupils and external partners, requiring excellent communication and the ability to prioritise competing tasks in a calm, organised manner.

Qualifications

• Previous office management or senior administrative experience.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the school office.
• Coordinate administrative tasks and priorities.
• Support senior leaders with administrative requirements.
• Manage telephone calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Welcome parents, visitors and external professionals.
• Ensure visitor and reception procedures are followed.
• Maintain accurate pupil and school records.
• Coordinate general correspondence and documentation.
• Support pupil admissions and new starter administration.
• Assist with attendance-related administration.
• Organise meetings, appointments and school events.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems.
• Ensure important deadlines are monitored.
• Coordinate office supplies and stationery orders.
• Liaise with suppliers and external service providers.
• Prepare letters, reports and administrative documents.
• Support staff with general office requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling pupil and staff information.
• Support safeguarding procedures within the school office.
• Assist with recruitment and staff onboarding administration where required.
• Ensure school databases are kept accurate and up to date.
• Identify opportunities to improve office systems.
• Coordinate with the School Business Manager and senior leadership team.
• Support the administration team during busy periods.
• Ensure school policies and procedures are followed.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager for an Independent Primary School in Enfield. The role covers the day-to-day operation of a busy school office, coordinating administrative tasks and supporting senior leaders to ensure efficient, professional and timely processes.

You will work with teachers, parents, pupils and external partners, requiring excellent communication and the ability to prioritise competing tasks in a calm, organised manner.