School Office Manager (Secondary) – Lead the Admin Team

Marchant Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the day-to-day administration of a busy Secondary School in Watford. You will oversee the school office, support staff, and maintain efficient systems for staff, students, parents and visitors.

The role requires excellent communication, strong IT skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience is essential.
• Experience in a school or education setting is desirable.
• Experience supervising or coordinating administrative work would be advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Experience using databases and administrative systems.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the school office.
• Manage and prioritise administrative workloads.
• Act as a professional first point of contact.
• Deal with telephone calls, emails and enquiries.
• Communicate with parents and carers.
• Welcome visitors and support visitor procedures.
• Manage electronic and paper filing systems.
• Update databases and school information systems.
• Prepare correspondence and documentation.
• Support senior leaders with administrative tasks.
• Assist with meetings and appointments.
• Support attendance and admissions processes where required.
• Assist with student record management.
• Liaise with external agencies and service providers.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Support and guide other administrative staff where appropriate.
• Identify improvements to office systems and procedures.
• Ensure school policies and procedures are followed.

Skills

Administration

School experience

Supervision

Communication

IT skills

Office databases

Attention to detail

Organisation

Time management

Problem solving

Safeguarding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the day-to-day administration of a busy Secondary School in Watford. You will oversee the school office, support staff, and maintain efficient systems for staff, students, parents and visitors.

The role requires excellent communication, strong IT skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while handling confidential information with discretion.