School Office & Safeguarding Manager

St Gregory's Catholic School; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St Gregory's Catholic School in Sevenoaks seeks an experienced school administration lead to manage reception, student records, and safeguarding processes. You will develop efficient admin practices, oversee the SCR, and coordinate CPD for the office team while supporting attendance and communications with parents.

You will supervise line-managed staff, maintain calendar accuracy, and ensure data protection compliance across all school admin duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or educational setting supporting administration and reception.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and CPD training coordination.
• Familiarity with Arbor or similar student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage office administration and reception functions.
• Maintain student records and archive files securely.
• Arrange staff absence cover and liaise with supply staff.
• Oversee SCR entries and safeguarding for visitors/contractors.
• Coordinate CPD/training for administrative staff.
• Prepare letters and parental communications via Arbor.
• Organise visitor management, school photographers and on-site trainings.
• Ensure confidentiality, data protection and policy compliance.

Skills

Office administration

Reception

Safeguarding

CPD

Arbor

MS Office

Tools

Arbor

CPOMS

Job description

St Gregory's Catholic School in Sevenoaks seeks an experienced school administration lead to manage reception, student records, and safeguarding processes. You will develop efficient admin practices, oversee the SCR, and coordinate CPD for the office team while supporting attendance and communications with parents.

You will supervise line-managed staff, maintain calendar accuracy, and ensure data protection compliance across all school admin duties.