Office Manager – Forward-Thinking School in Kingston

Job Title: Office Manager

Location: Kingston upon Thames Greater London

School Type: 1118 Secondary School

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive (Outer London local authority pay scale depending on experience)

Role Overview

A forward-thinking secondary school in Kingston upon Thames is seeking an efficient organized and proactive Office Manager to lead their administrative operations this key leadership support role you will oversee the daily running of the main school office manage administrative staff and streamline school communications. You will act as a crucial link between parents visitors staff and senior leadership ensuring a professional welcoming and smooth-running front-of-house service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily tasks of the administrative reception and clerical support team.

• Manage school communication channels including phone lines official correspondence newsletters and email systems.

• Maintain accurate student and staff records using management information systems (e.g. SIMS Arbor).

• Support senior leadership with operational administration calendar management and event organization (e.g. open evenings parents evenings).

• Oversee office inventory order supplies and liaise with external vendors and contractors.

Key Requirements

• Previous administrative leadership or office management experience ideally within a school or educational environment.

• Strong working knowledge of school management software (SIMS Arbor or similar) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

• Exceptional organizational time-management and multitasking abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused approachable manner.

• Understanding of safeguarding regulations data protection (GDPR) and school operational procedures.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Collaborative and encouraging leadership team dedicated to continuous school improvement.

• Excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development in school business operations.

• Convenient Outer London location with superb public transport links (South Western Railway and bus routes) and secure staff parking.

• Local Government Pension Scheme enrolment and staff wellbeing initiatives.

Application

To apply for this Office Manager role at a forward-thinking school in Kingston starting ASAP please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.