Primary School Office Manager

ACADEMICS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive primary school in Redbridge, London is seeking a motivated School Office Manager to oversee the daily operations. The ideal candidate has office management experience within an educational setting, strong organisational and leadership skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary of £34,000 - £36,000 per annum along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training

Opportunities for career progression

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a school office or similar educational administrative setting.
• Able to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in handling administrative systems and supporting leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the school office and administrative team.
• Act as PA to the Headteacher and provide support to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage school communications, diary management, and correspondence.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Understanding of safeguarding protocols

Tools

SIMS

Integris

Arbor

Job description

Overview

Primary School Office Manager - Redbridge, London. A supportive primary school is seeking an experienced, highly organised, and enthusiastic School Office Manager to join our vibrant and inclusive school community as soon as possible. This is a full time, permanent role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to play a key role in the smooth running of our school office on a permanent, full-time basis.

Location: Redbridge, London | Role: Office Manager | Schedule: Full time, permanent | Hours: 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday | Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 per annum

About the Role

As the Office Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the school office, acting as a key point of contact for staff, pupils, parents, and external agencies. You will be responsible for managing administrative systems, supporting senior leadership, and ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of all office procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of the school office and administrative team
• Act as PA to the Headteacher and provide support to the Senior Leadership Team
• Manage school communications, diary management, and correspondence
• Ensure compliance with school policies and statutory requirements
• Maintain accurate records including pupil data, attendance, and safeguarding systems (SIMS experience desirable)
• Coordinate recruitment, HR, and payroll-related administration
• Liaise with external stakeholders and the local authority

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a school office or similar educational administrative setting
• Strong leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office and school management systems (e.g. Integris, SIMS, Arbor etc)
• Able to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
• Friendly, approachable, and professional at all times
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality protocols

What The School Offers

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunities for career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A chance to make a real difference in children\'s educational experience
• Excellent education and training/ CPD opportunities

This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for either an experienced school office manager or someone within a school admin team wanting to progress.

How to Apply

To apply, contact Yasmin Boffa at Academics on 0203 004 0726 or email [e-mail] or click 'apply' now.