Office Manager - Primary School
Lime Tree Education Search Ltd
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1 form entry Primary School, North London
Permanent | Term Time + 4 Weeks
£31,557 - £34,659 actual salary (£36,585 - £40,182 FTE)
Lime Tree Education Search is supporting a well-regarded North London primary school in the appointment of a School Office Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator or office manager seeking a varied and rewarding role within a friendly, community-focused school environment.
The school is known for its welcoming atmosphere, supportive leadership team and strong relationships with pupils, parents and staff. With a small and dedicated team, the successful candidate will play a central role in the daily life of the school and will quickly become a trusted member of the wider community.
The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Headteacher, the School Office Manager will oversee the smooth running of the school's administrative functions and act as a key operational support across a range of areas.
This is a broad and varied position which would suit someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in keeping systems, processes and people working effectively.
You will be involved in:
- Coordinating the day-to-day operation of the school office
- Supporting pupil admissions and maintaining accurate records
- Acting as a key point of contact for parents, staff and external agencies
- Supporting personnel administration and staff onboarding processes
- Assisting with financial administration, purchasing and supplier management
- Maintaining operational records and supporting compliance requirements
- Helping to coordinate school events, communications and wider administrative projects
- Supporting senior leaders with the efficient running of the school
We are keen to hear from candidates who have experience working within a school office and understand the pace and demands of a busy educational environment.
You may currently be working as a:
- School Office Manager
- Senior School Administrator
- School Business Support Officer
- School Administrator
- School Operations Officer
- PA to Headteacher
- Office Manager
- Previous experience within a school or academy setting
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload
- A professional, approachable and positive manner
- Confidence communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience using school MIS systems such as Arbor, SIMS or Bromcom
- The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team
Opportunities like this do not come around often.
The school offers a genuinely supportive working environment where staff are valued, trusted and encouraged to contribute beyond their job title. The successful candidate will enjoy a highly visible role within a close-knit community and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the day-to-day experience of pupils, families and colleagues.
If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your contribution will be genuinely appreciated, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion or to express your interest, please apply today.
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