Primary School Office Manager: Smooth Operations

Marchant Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager for a busy primary school in Southend-on-Sea. You will lead day-to-day office operations, coordinate Admin tasks and support staff, parents and pupils with professionalism and discretion.

Key duties include maintaining records, updating databases and ensuring timely communications. You will work as a reliable point of contact for parents, staff and visitors, while safeguarding and pupil wellbeing remain central to the role.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience essential in an educational setting.
• Experience in a school or education environment desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using databases or MIS.
• Professional and approachable with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the school office.
• Manage administrative priorities and deadlines.
• Act as first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Answer calls and emails promptly.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and update information systems.
• Support attendance, admissions and school events.
• Liaise with external organisations and service providers.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Excellent organisation

Communication with parents and staff

Database management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

MIS systems

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager for a busy primary school in Southend-on-Sea. You will lead day-to-day office operations, coordinate Admin tasks and support staff, parents and pupils with professionalism and discretion.

Key duties include maintaining records, updating databases and ensuring timely communications. You will work as a reliable point of contact for parents, staff and visitors, while safeguarding and pupil wellbeing remain central to the role.