School Office Manager

Position: School Office Manager
Contract Type: Part Time, Long-Term Temporary
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Barnet, London
Salary: £25,000 - £45,000 per annum
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

About the Role

Teach Now is recruiting for a highly organised and experienced School Office Manager to join a friendly, community-focused primary school in Barnet from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident administrator who enjoys being at the heart of school life. As School Office Manager, you will oversee the smooth daily running of a busy school office, ensuring staff, pupils, parents and visitors receive a professional, welcoming and efficient service.

The school has a warm, inclusive ethos and is committed to helping every child grow in confidence, independence and resilience.

Requirements
• Experience in school administration, office management or a similar busy setting
• Excellent organisation, communication and customer service skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and school management systems
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and accurate record-keeping
• A calm, professional and proactive approach

Key Responsibilities
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the school office
• Act as a key first point of contact for parents, staff, pupils and visitors
• Maintain pupil records, admissions, attendance and correspondence
• Support senior leaders with reports, data returns and communications
• Coordinate office systems, deadlines and administrative processes
• Assist with general office duties and basic finance-related administration

The Ideal Candidate Will
• Be a capable and approachable School Office Manager
• Work well under pressure in a busy school environment
• Communicate confidently with families, staff and external agencies
• Be reliable, flexible and solution-focused
• Support the schools inclusive, child-centred ethos
• Share Teach Now's commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare

What the School Can Offer
• A welcoming and supportive primary school community
• A varied and rewarding role at the centre of school life
• Supportive leadership and collaborative colleagues
• A positive working environment with strong values
• The opportunity to make a real contribution to the smooth running of the school

This School Office Manager role is ideal for an experienced school administrator or office professional seeking a meaningful long-term opportunity in a supportive Barnet primary school.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.