Location: Gravesend, Kent
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time
Academics Ltd is working with a welcoming and well-established primary school in Gravesend to recruit an experienced Office Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and highly organised administrator to take responsibility for the smooth running of the school office and support the wider leadership team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school's administrative systems operate efficiently, while providing a professional and friendly service to staff, pupils, parents, governors and visitors.
The Role
As the Office Manager, you will be responsible for:
Overseeing the daily running and organisation of the school office.
Coordinating and supporting administrative staff.
Managing pupil admissions, attendance and school records.
Acting as a key point of contact for parents, staff, governors and external agencies.
Supporting financial administration, including invoices, purchase orders and budget-related tasks.
Ensuring administrative processes meet school policies, safeguarding requirements and GDPR standards.
Organising meetings, school events and key administrative activities.
Maintaining accurate records and using school management systems to produce reports and manage data.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Previous experience as an Office Manager, School Administrator, Senior Administrator or similar.
Experience working within a school or education environment is highly desirable.
Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
Experience with systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom would be advantageous.
Confident communication skills and a professional approach.
The ability to remain calm and organised while managing competing priorities.
An understanding of safeguarding, GDPR and school administrative procedures.
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
What's on Offer?
Permanent, full-time position within a supportive primary school.
Competitive salary of £25,000-£32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
A friendly and collaborative working environment.
Supportive senior leadership team.
Opportunities for professional development.
Full support from Academics Ltd throughout the recruitment process.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Office Manager looking to take the next step in their career within a busy and rewarding school environment.
If you are an experienced Office Manager seeking a new permanent opportunity in Gravesend, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Academics Ltd for further information.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Salary description
£26000.00 - £32000.00 per year