School Office Manager - Lambeth

Randstad Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in London is seeking a full-time Office Manager to manage the Office Administrator and oversee admissions. The ideal candidate should have experience in a school environment, excellent organisational skills, and strong communication abilities. Responsibilities include managing records and supporting staff inductions. This role offers various benefits, including competitive pay and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

1:1 Support to edit and improve your CV

Competitive weekly pay

£300 shopping voucher as Refer a friend scheme

Excellent CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written are necessary.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Line manage and be responsible for the effective management of the Office Administrator.
• Support the induction process for volunteers and staff.
• Co-ordinate content for school publications.

Skills

Experience in a school environment

Excellent communication skills

Efficient and well-organised

Experience of managing administrative systems

Tools

Integris or similar

Job description

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

Do you manage and meet deadlines?

Are you used to working with colleagues in other departments?

Then, I encourage you to apply now!

About the school:

This is a flourishing mixed, non-selective primary school based in Lambeth, admitting students from the ages of 4 to 11. This school offers a rich and stimulating education consisting of a knowledge-rich curriculum, diverse cultural and extracurricular opportunities, and a strong pastoral support system. All children and young people are welcomed in their inclusive community, and all are challenged to be the best they can be.

This role requires you to work from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday-Friday, as this is a full-time position that starts soon.

The School Office Manager will contribute to the development of a strong, effective school with an emphasis on promoting a culture of educational excellence, within a caring and mutual care, respect which extends beyond the school into the wider community.

Benefits with this role:

• 1:1 Support to edit and improve your CV
• Support with school application support and DBS
• Exclusive roles and Competitive weekly pay
• A dedicated consultant
• £300 shopping voucher as Refer a friend scheme
• Supportive Staff
• Onsite car parking and transport links
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression

The successful candidate will have the below responsibilities:

• To line manage and be responsible for the effective management and deployment of the Office Administrator
• To support with the induction process for volunteers, contracted/temporary staff and support lines
• Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required
• Co-ordinating the content for school publications, including: newsletters, reports and questionnaires
• Be responsible for the management of admissions in the school
• Manage and maintain manual and computerised record/information system (SIMS)
• Sort and distribute school emails and letters promptly

  The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Experience in a school environment - this is essential for the position
  • Be efficient, well organised, flexible and an excellent team member
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Experience of managing administrative systems and procedures (Integris or similar)
  • Eligibility to work in the UK is ESSENTIAL (sponsorship is not available with this role)
  • DBS on a update service is a must
  • 2 recent relevant references

  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, both an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Barred List check are required for this role.

  How to apply:

  If you think you are a suitable candidate for this role please apply now!

  We are looking forward to hearing from you!