Primary School Office Manager | Admin Lead & Growth Opportunities

Catering; Chatham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Permanent role

Supportive leadership

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate will lead the admin team, manage admissions/attendance, and coordinate communications with parents and external agencies, while ensuring GDPR compliance and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Office Manager or School Administrator.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy school office.
• Knowledge of GDPR and safeguarding procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the school office.
• Lead and support the administrative team.
• Oversee pupil admissions and attendance; maintain accurate school records.
• Manage communications with parents, staff, governors and external agencies.
• Support finance administration: purchase orders, invoices and budget monitoring.
• Coordinate meetings, events and administrative processes using the school management system.
• Produce reports and maintain accurate data for school governance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

GDPR and safeguarding knowledge

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

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

The ideal candidate will lead the admin team, manage admissions/attendance, and coordinate communications with parents and external agencies, while ensuring GDPR compliance and safeguarding standards.