At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead school operations, manage communications, and support the Senior Leadership Team.
- Company: Stanhope Primary School, dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on school operations and enhance student experiences.
- Qualifications: Organised, proactive, with experience in office leadership or similar roles.
Grade: Ealing Scale Grade 7 pro-rata (£34,852.00 - £35,778.00 actual salary)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Working Weeks: 40 weeks per year (term time plus inset and one additional working week)
Purpose of the Role
To provide high‑level operational, organisational, and strategic support to the school through exceptional office leadership, professional communications, income generation, extended provision management, events coordination, and executive assistance to the Senior Leadership Team. The role plays a central part in strengthening the school’s reputation, sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and operational effectiveness, while also providing hands‑on office cover and administrative support when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the school office function and support the Senior Leadership Team.
- Provide executive‑level support to school leaders.
- Drive high‑quality communications and brand management.
- Generate income through bids, lettings and other initiatives.
- Oversee Breakfast and After‑School Club provision.
- Coordinate events and manage operational excellence.
Required Skills and Experience
- Highly organised, proactive, and professional with uncompromising standards.
- Excellent team player, adaptable under pressure, with a proactive mindset.
- Experience in office leadership, communications, income generation or similar operational roles within a school or comparable setting.
Safeguarding Statement
Stanhope Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, provide satisfactory references, and complete appropriate safeguarding training. Online searches may be carried out as part of the school’s due diligence on shortlisted candidates, in line with statutory guidance.
Application Details
Closing deadline: Friday 10th July 2026 12 noon
Interviews: To be advised
Start Date: Negotiable
If you meet our person specification, we look forward to receiving your application. Supporting statements should be no more than two A4 pages in length.
Contact Details:
Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing) Recruitment Team
