Permanent Full-Time Primary School Office Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership team

Positive working environment

Job summary

Academics Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Office Manager at a welcoming primary school in Chatham. The role oversees the school office, supports the Headteacher and SLT, and ensures efficient administrative operations.

Key duties include admissions and attendance management, data accuracy, and liaison with parents and external agencies. A DBS update and safeguarding knowledge are preferred; salary depends on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as Office Manager, School Administrator or Senior Administrator in a school.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience using school management systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the school office.
• Lead and support the administrative team.
• Oversee pupil admissions, attendance and school records.
• Coordinate communications with parents, staff, governors and external agencies.
• Support finance administration including PO, invoices and budget monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR and school policies.
• Coordinate meetings, events and administrative processes.
• Use school management systems to maintain data and produce reports.

Skills

Office management

School administration

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Academics Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Office Manager at a welcoming primary school in Chatham. The role oversees the school office, supports the Headteacher and SLT, and ensures efficient administrative operations.

Key duties include admissions and attendance management, data accuracy, and liaison with parents and external agencies. A DBS update and safeguarding knowledge are preferred; salary depends on experience.