School Office Manager

Job Title: Office Manager

Responsible to: School Business Manager

office Manager -salary range 36000 nego
Location : london

Responsible for: 1 x Senior Admin Officer and 1 x Welfare and Attendance Officer

Grade: SO1

Terms of contract: Term Time + 3 weeks (negotiable) - 35 hours per week

Office & Staff Management: Supervise administrative staff, conduct appraisals, manage work rotas, and oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

Admissions & Student Records: Manage all admissions processes, maintain accurate student databases (including SEN and EAL), and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Administrative & Clerical Support: Provide efficient word processing, document creation, and general clerical support to senior management and teaching staff.

Communication & Correspondence: Handle school communications including emails, calls, inquiries, website updates, and text messaging to parents.

Student Welfare & Medical Support: Manage medical room operations, administer first aid, liaise with parents, store medication securely, and support general student welfare.

Safeguarding & Data Protection: Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies, promote student welfare, and maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.

Health, Safety & Resource Management: Monitor supplies, maintain a tidy office environment, oversee lost property, and comply with health and safety policies and training requirements.

Education & Qualifications:

GCSEs in English and Maths (minimum grade C/4). NVQ Level 3+ in Business Administration or School Business Management preferred. Certifications in First Aid, Safeguarding, or SIMS are beneficial.

Experience:

Proven administrative experience, ideally in a school setting. Skilled in managing teams and using school systems like SIMS.

Skills:

Strong organisation, communication, and IT skills (Microsoft Office). Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information.

No sponsorship provided

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