Office Manager - Westbourne Primary School

About Us

We are very proud of our school, our pupils and their successes. We believe that Westbourne is a special place and the relationships we develop with our children and their families , enables us to create a distinctive ethos. We aim to make the learning experience varied and inclusive. We have very high expectations and strive to achieve excellence for all.

At Westbourne Primary School we have high expectations and a commitment to improve children's learning and staff expertise. We have children who are keen to learn with enthusiastic and supportive staff, community council members and parents.

Westbourne Primary School will be joining Schoolsworks Academy Trust from October 2026 and so the Office Manager will receive excellent back office support from the trust's Central Services Team based in Littlehampton.

Job Details

Ref: 500104

Position: Office Manager

Required from: September 2026 or as soon a practicable

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 25 hours, per week 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursdays, 8.30am to 4pm Fridays 5 days a week, Term Time only

Salary: Grade 6, Scale Point 9, £27,254 (full time equivalent)

Actual Starting Salary : £15,511p.a.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate as our Office Manager to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking school. The successful candidate will not necessarily have previous school experience, but will be highly motivated, positive, emotionally intelligent and enthusiastic about contributing to our whole-school improvement.

The Office Manager will work under the local guidance of the Headteacher. The main function of the role is to lead the school's Administration Team and ensure its effective operation in providing business services to the school to support the provision of effective teaching and learning. This includes responsibility for day to day operations relating to some local finance, human resources administration, learning environment, aspects of health and safety, safeguarding and IT provision.

Close Date: 7th September 2026

Interview Date: W/c 14th September 2026

What You Need to Succeed

• Have exceptional organisational, administrative and IT skills.
• Be proactive and demonstrate initiative, whilst being able to manage their time effectively.
• Be emotionally intelligent, have excellent communication skills, be very approachable and be able to establish excellent relationships with children, staff, parents and other stakeholders.
• Have high expectations of themselves and others, be committed to achieving the best for the school, every child and every staff member, and continuously strive to achieve this.
• Be an excellent professional, team player and role model who can lead by example and will support and promote the vision of the school.
• Be reliable, diligent and maintain confidentiality.
• Be enthusiastic to move their learning forward by taking on relevant support, advice and training.
• Be flexible and adaptable to work with the changing needs of the school and Academy Trust.

Further Information

Westbourne Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and there is an expectation of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a successful Disclosure & Barring check and satisfactory references.

Westbourne Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

The reference number for this role is SCHO02968.