Office Manager - Westbourne Primary School

EMEA3 Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Westbourne Primary School is seeking an Office Manager to join a friendly, forward-thinking team. This role is 25 hours per week, term time only, with a Grade 6 salary and pro rata terms. The starting salary is £16,022 per annum, with the full-time equivalent salary £28,153.

The post begins September 2026, with interview dates in October 2026 and a close date later in September. The successful candidate will bring exceptional organisational, administrative and IT skills, be proactive and capable

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational, administrative and IT skills.
• Proactive with strong time management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with children, staff, parents and stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and take on training as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

IT skills

Proactive

Communication skills

Job description

About Us

We are very proud of our school, our pupils and their successes. We believe that Westbourne is a special place and the relationships we develop with our children and their families , enables us to create a distinctive ethos. We aim to make the learning experience varied and inclusive. We have very high expectations and strive to achieve excellence for all.

At Westbourne Primary School we have high expectations and a commitment to improve children’s learning and staff expertise. We have children who are keen to learn with enthusiastic and supportive staff, community council members and parents.

Westbourne Primary School will be joining Schoolsworks Academy Trust from October 2026 and so the Office Manager will receive excellent back office support from the trust's Central Services Team based in Littlehampton.

Job Details

Ref: 500104a

Position: Office Manager

Required from: September 2026 or as soon a practicable

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 25 hours, per week.
8.30am to 1.00pm Monday to Thursdays,
8.30am to 4pm Fridays
5 days a week, Term Time only

Salary: Grade 6, Scale Point 9, £28,153p.a pro rata (full time equivalent)

Actual Starting Salary: £16,022p.a.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate as our Office Manager to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking school. The successful candidate will not necessarily have previous school experience, but will be highly motivated, positive, emotionally intelligent and enthusiastic about contributing to our whole-school improvement.

Close Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Interview Date: W/c 12th October 2026

What You Need to Succeed

• Have exceptional organisational, administrative and IT skills.
• Be proactive and demonstrate initiative, whilst being able to manage their time effectively.
• Be emotionally intelligent, have excellent communication skills, be very approachable and be able to establish excellent relationships with children, staff, parents and other stakeholders.
• Have high expectations of themselves and others, be committed to achieving the best for the school, every child and every staff member, and continuously strive to achieve this.
• Be an excellent professional, team player and role model who can lead by example and will support and promote the vision of the school.
• Be reliable, diligent and maintain confidentiality.
• Be enthusiastic to move their learning forward by taking on relevant support, advice and training.
• Be flexible and adaptable to work with the changing needs of the school and Academy Trust.

Further Information

Westbourne Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and there is an expectation of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a successful Disclosure & Barring check and satisfactory references.

Westbourne Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.