Office Manager - Secondary School - Southwark

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary aligned with London support pay

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager for a busy secondary school in Southwark. You will lead the front-office and administration team, ensuring smooth daily workflows and a welcoming school environment.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and high IT proficiency to support a high-achieving educational setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in office management or school administration.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• High IT proficiency with modern office software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and streamline day-to-day administrative operations to ensure the school functions efficiently.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the front-office and administration support team to achieve high standards of output.
• Implement fresh, innovative systems and organizational methods to enhance office productivity.
• Serve as a key administrative liaison for staff, students, parents, and external agencies, upholding a warm and professional front-of-house standard.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning, resource management, and compliance tasks.

Skills

Office management

Leadership

Communication

IT proficiency

Tools

MS Office suite

School administration software

Job description

School Office Manager

Location: Southwark

School Type: Secondary School (Co-educational)

A thriving and forward-thinking secondary school located in the heart of Southwark is seeking a talented and proactive Office Manager to lead their busy administrative hub. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced operations professional looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic, supportive, and high-achieving environment.

About the Role

As the Office Manager, you will act as the operational anchor of the school, ensuring that daily administrative workflows, communications, and systems run seamlessly. You will lead by example, managing a dedicated support team and working closely with senior leadership to foster an organized, welcoming, and high-performing school culture.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A vibrant community secondary school renowned for its positive atmosphere and commitment to excellence

• Culture: A collaborative, inclusive, and professional workplace supported by an exceptional leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and streamline day-to-day administrative operations to ensure the school functions efficiently.

• Lead, mentor, and manage the front-office and administration support team to achieve high standards of output.

• Implement fresh, innovative systems and organizational methods to enhance office productivity.

• Serve as a key administrative liaison for staff, students, parents, and external agencies, upholding a warm and professional front-of-house standard.

• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning, resource management, and compliance tasks.

Requirements

• Proven experience in office management, school administration, or a comparable corporate leadership role.

• Strong leadership qualities with a track record of managing teams or a clear readiness and ambition to step up into departmental management.

• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional organisational abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• High level of IT proficiency, including data management and modern office software systems.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Competitive salary aligned with the London support staff pay scale, dependent on experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive professional development opportunities within a progressive educational community.