School Office Manager

Office Manager - Immediate Start | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: -27,000 - -35,000 FTE (depending on experience)

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced School Office Manager to join a welcoming primary school on a full-time, permanent basis. Our client is looking to appoint someone as soon as possible, with interviews being arranged immediately for suitable candidates.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy school environment and is confident leading the day-to-day operation of a school office. You''ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the school''s administrative functions while supporting staff, pupils, parents and senior leaders.

As Office Manager, you will:

• Lead the daily running of the school office, ensuring efficient administrative systems are in place.
• Provide a professional and friendly first point of contact for visitors, parents and external agencies.
• Oversee financial administration, maintaining accurate records and processing payments.
• Manage the school''s main communications, including emails and general enquiries.
• Coordinate admissions, attendance monitoring and pupil admissions processes.
• Organise school events, manage office resources and maintain supplies.
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and coordinate staff training where required.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR and health & safety procedures.
• Assist with newsletters, website updates and school communications.

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working in a school office, ideally in an Office Manager or senior administrative role.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner.
• A proactive attitude with the confidence to work independently and solve problems.
• Experience using school management systems would be advantageous.

• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• Join a supportive and friendly primary school.
• Immediate start available.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a busy school office.

This vacancy is attracting a high level of interest, and interviews will be arranged as applications are received. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

To be considered, submit your CV today.

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, contact Carlo Randazzo at Tradewind Recruitment''s St Albans office on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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