Office Manager – Southwark | Independent Secondary School

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

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager for an established independent secondary school in Southwark. The role involves leading the school office, managing staff and pupil records, and supporting admissions, attendance and communications.

You will handle HR and finance administration, organize meetings/events and ensure confidentiality and GDPR compliance within a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous school experience is essential.
• Experience managing a busy school office.
• Ability to handle pupil records and admissions support.

Responsibilities

• Leading the school office
• Managing administrative staff
• Managing pupil records
• Supporting admissions and attendance
• Coordinating school communications
• Supporting HR and finance administration
• Managing office procedures
• Organising meetings and events
• Ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance

Skills

School office management

Experience in school administration

Confidentiality and GDPR compliance

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

iSAMS

Job description

Previous School Experience Essential

An established independent secondary school in Southwark is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee its administration function.

Previous experience working within a school is essential, with strong experience managing a school office, academy administration or similar education environment.

The Role

Leading the school office

Managing administrative staff

Managing pupil records

Supporting admissions and attendance

Coordinating school communications

Supporting HR and finance administration

Managing office procedures

Organising meetings and events

Ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance

About You

You'll be professional, organised and confident managing a busy workload while dealing with students, parents, staff and visitors.

Experience with SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or iSAMS would be advantageous.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.

Office Manager – Southwark | Independent Secondary School London, England, United Kingdom