School Office Manager
CLARUS EDUCATION London
School Office Manager
ASAP Start
Westminster
£39,648 per annum pro rata
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
ASAP Start
Westminster
£39,648 per annum pro rata
Full time / Permanent
We have a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join us as the very first Office Manager at our school. To date, our PA to the Principal has been undertaking all duties associated with both the PA role and that of an Office Manager; it’s time to make the Office Manager position a substantive post in its own right.Line managing our front office staff and reporting to our School Business Director, you will take pride in managing our busy school office. You’ll put clear and concise processes and procedures in place, ensuring that all stakeholders have a first-class experience when contacting or visiting the school.
Our ideal Office Manager will be a highly organised, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills. You will ensure the smooth running of our school’s daily operations and thrive in a busy, varied environment. You’ll have a friendly and approachable demeanour with a professional attitude and instil this in those around you.
As this is the first role of this nature, we can be flexible on the working basis. We can offer the role of 5 days per week (these must be full days), and either all year-round or Term Time + 4 weeks. We recognise that some candidates may have commitments that require a degree of flexibility, hence the options we are offering.Please state your preferred working pattern in your application.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage the day-to-day operations of the school office
- Work with the Receptionist to greet visitors and handle incoming calls with professionalism
- Oversee school records, schedules, and communications
- Coordinate school events, meetings, and appointments
- Provide administrative support to school leadership, supporting the PA to Principal
- Ensure smooth communication between parents, staff, and students
- Manage supplies and ensure the office is well-stocked and organised
- Assist with budgeting, invoicing, and other financial tasks
- Line management for the office team, including receptionist and attendance officer
- Previous office management or administrative experience (preferably in a school or education setting)
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc.)
- Friendly and approachable demeanour with a professional attitude
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- A stand-alone academy that has the autonomy and uniqueness to make its own decisions and deliver the education needed for its students.
- The only comprehensive secondary London school to offer the innovative IB curriculum - world-class learners
- Supportive staff body that works collaboratively
- CPD (little and often) - a commitment to professional learning
- Planning days as part of INSET that are dedicated for staff to use for planning purposes
- Active clubs for staff - Harbour club, staff football and staff events and gym membership
- Loan for season travel tickets and bicycle scheme
- Excellent modern building and facilities
- End-of-year staff incentives linked to attendance
- A supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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