At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily office operations and support a vibrant school community.
- Company: Join a dynamic primary school with a supportive and enthusiastic team.
- Benefits: Professional development, family-first approach, and free wraparound care for children.
- Other info: Enjoy a positive working environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be the welcoming face of the school and make a real impact on education.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in administration or office management.
The predicted salary is between 22050 - 26950 £ per year.
Join our vibrant primary school community as an Office Manager. In this role, you will ensure our administrative systems run smoothly, enabling staff to focus on providing exceptional education and pastoral care. You’ll be the welcoming face of our school—professional, warm and aligned with our values.
This varied position includes:
- Managing day-to-day office operations
- Supporting admissions and attendance
- Overseeing key processes
- Leading a small, dedicated team
We’re looking for someone who communicates brilliantly, stays calm under pressure, and brings outstanding organisational skills to a busy and rewarding setting.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, term time only plus one additional week (39 weeks per year).
Are You…
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail?
- Calm, composed and able to work confidently under pressure?
- Deadline driven, proactive and solution-focused?
- A supportive team player who can lead and work independently?
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Leading the school office and line managing administrative staff
- Overseeing administrative systems, communication and record keeping
- Undertaking Year R admission processes and in-Year Admissions
- Completing the School Census
- Managing enquiries from parents, visitors and external agencies
- Maintaining accurate data, reports and confidential records
- Liaising with the Trust central team to update the Single Central Record in line with safeguarding requirements
- Supporting financial and resource administration
- Ensuring the reception area is welcoming, professional and well-presented
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Has strong administrative or office management experience (school experience desirable but not essential)
- Is highly organised, proactive, and able to multitask
- Communicates professionally with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
- Has excellent IT skills and attention to detail
- Can lead, support and motivate others
- Understands confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities
- Is friendly, calm and solution focused
Why Join Coppice Primary Partnership?
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues
- A positive, challenging and rewarding working environment
- Supportive parent community
- Annual flu vaccination offered to all staff
- A family-first approach, ensuring you don't miss important family events
- Free wraparound care for primary-aged children attending trust schools (including holiday play schemes when staff are working)
- Access to Kent Rewards discounts, cashback and vouchers
- Optional school and trust-wide social events throughout the year
- A modern, well-equipped school with excellent outdoor learning opportunities
We review all applications as they are received which may lead to early interviews being offered and early closure of the advert if the right candidate is found.
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Coppice Primary Partnership is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and supportive work culture, perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education. With excellent professional development opportunities, a family-first approach, and a dedicated team of colleagues, you will thrive in a positive environment that values both personal and professional growth. Located in a modern school with outstanding outdoor learning facilities, you will enjoy a rewarding role as Office Manager while balancing your commitments with free wraparound care for your children and access to various employee benefits.
