Office Manager

Kent Catholic Schools Partnership; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Catholic Schools Partnership is seeking an administrative lead to support the administration team and ensure all areas run effectively and efficiently. The role covers office administration and Reception, student records, and reprographics, with a focus on safeguarding and compliant use of systems such as CPOMS.

You will explore improvements, arrange CPD for staff, and implement the Trust’s performance appraisal process for those you line manage.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and working closely with the administration team ensuring all areas are working effectively and efficiently.
• To manage the following areas of the school: office administration and Reception; student records; and reprographics.
• To explore and introduce smart ways to improve current practice and arrange training/CPD of administrative staff as appropriate.
• To maintain and oversee Reception safeguarding procedures and the use of school systems/CPOMS for visitors and contractors to the site and to ensure the school is KCSIE compliant.
• To follow the Trust’s performance appraisal process to those you line manage.

Job description

Overall Responsibility:
Supporting and working closely with the administration team ensuring all areas are working effectively and efficiently.
To manage the following areas of the school: office administration and Reception; student records; and reprographics.
To explore and introduce smart ways to improve current practice and arrange training/CPD of administrative staff as appropriate.
To maintain and oversee Reception safeguarding procedures and the use of school systems/CPOMS for visitors and contractors to the site and to ensure the school is KCSIE compliant.
To follow the Trust’s performance appraisal process to those you line manage.

Salary & Benefits

Work hours:37 hours per week, 40weeks per year (Term-time plus 10non-pupil days)

Location

St Gregory's Catholic School
Reynolds Lane
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 9XL

Equal opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment where all individuals are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We actively promote equality across all areas of employment and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of our staff—including a strong focus on mental health, family-friendly policies, and inclusive practices that reflect the richness of our school communities.

Together, we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the children and families we serve.

Job reference: OMSGT01