Senior School Office Manager (Secondary)

Marchant Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager for a well-established secondary school in Reading. You will oversee the daily operation of the school office, coordinate administrative tasks, and support senior staff, parents, and visitors while ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.

The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, excellent communication by phone and email, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases.

Qualifications

• Previous office management or senior administration experience.
• Experience in school administration is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management ability.
• Professional telephone and email manner.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the school office.
• Coordinating administrative tasks and priorities.
• Providing administrative support to senior leaders.
• Acting as a key point of contact for parents and carers.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to enquiries.
• Managing incoming emails and correspondence.
• Welcoming visitors and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Maintaining accurate student and administrative records.
• Updating school databases and information systems.
• Preparing letters, documents and reports.
• Supporting admissions and student administration.
• Assisting with attendance-related administration.
• Organising meetings, appointments and paperwork.
• Supporting school events and activities.

Skills

Office management

Organisation

Time management

Communication

MS Office

Education

School administration experience

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Office Manager for a well-established secondary school in Reading. You will oversee the daily operation of the school office, coordinate administrative tasks, and support senior staff, parents, and visitors while ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.

The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, excellent communication by phone and email, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases.