School Office Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. on behalf of a Tower Hamlets Primary School is seeking an experienced School Office Manager for a temporary role from 23 November to the end of January 2027. Hours are 8.30am–4.00pm, Mon–Fri with a 30-minute lunch.

Hourly pay rates are 17–26 GBP depending on experience. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, approachable, and capable of hitting the ground running in a busy school office. Prior school-based admin experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school-based admin or office environment is essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy school office.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the school office.
• Managing and supporting administrative staff where required.
• Acting as a first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors.
• Managing incoming calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Maintaining pupil records, attendance information and school database (Arbor/Synergy advantageous).
• Supporting admissions, pupil transfers and leavers.
• Managing correspondence, filing and general school administration.
• Liaising with staff, parents, external agencies and suppliers.
• Ensuring confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
• Providing general administrative support to the Headteacher and leadership team.

Skills

Highly organised

Confident

Approachable

Hit the ground running

Education

School-based admin experience

Tools

Arbor

Synergy

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment on behalf of a two- form entry Tower Hamlets Primary School, are looking for an experienced School Office Manager to join the team on a temporary basis, starting 23 November until the end of January 2027.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Hourly pay rates are between 17 - 26 depending on experience.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, confident, approachable and able to hit the ground running in a busy school office.

Previous experience working in a school-based office environment is essential. Unfortunately, applications from candidates without school-based admin or office based experience will not be considered.

Your role as a School Office Manager at this Tower Hamlets Primary School will include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the school office.
• Managing and supporting administrative staff where required.
• Acting as a first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors.
• Managing incoming calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Maintaining pupil records, attendance information and school database, knowledge of Arbor and Synergy would be advantageous.
• Supporting admissions, pupil transfers and leavers.
• Managing correspondence, filing and general school administration.
• Liaising with staff, parents, external agencies and suppliers.
• Ensuring confidentiality and following safeguarding and school procedures.
• Providing general administrative support to the Headteacher and wider leadership team.

Paid trial days are being offered to applicants who have relevant experience, can commit for the duration and have a good telephone manner!

You will be required to apply for a Child Only DBS unless you already have one on the update service.