School Office Lead (Term-Time, 39 Weeks)

Brenzett Church of England Primary School; Kingsnorth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Welcoming school community

Varied role

Job summary

Brenzett Church of England Primary School is seeking a School Office Manager to lead a busy school office and ensure smooth administrative services. The role involves day‑to‑day operations, managing admissions and attendance, supporting safeguarding, and supervising a small admin team.

The successful candidate will be an ambassador for the school with excellent communication and IT skills. Hours are 37 per week, term time plus one week, with a welcoming, professional environment and

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration preferred.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to multitask.
• Professional communication with pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Excellent IT skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and support others.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Calm, friendly and solution‑focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school office and oversee day‑to‑day operations.
• Manage administrative systems, communication and record‑keeping.
• Support admissions and attendance processes.
• Handle enquiries from parents, visitors and external agencies.
• Coordinate events such as parents’ evenings and trips.
• Maintain data, reports and confidential records.
• Liaise with the SCR and safeguarding requirements via central team.
• Assist financial and resource administration and reception duties.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Relevant admin qualification

Tools

MS Office

School MIS

Job description

Brenzett Church of England Primary School is seeking a School Office Manager to lead a busy school office and ensure smooth administrative services. The role involves day‑to‑day operations, managing admissions and attendance, supporting safeguarding, and supervising a small admin team.

The successful candidate will be an ambassador for the school with excellent communication and IT skills. Hours are 37 per week, term time plus one week, with a welcoming, professional environment and