Office Manager Primary School Maidstone

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience

A welcoming Primary School in Maidstone is seeking an experienced and highly organised Office Manager to lead its busy administrative team on a full-time permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced school environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding operational support. As Office Manager you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office while supporting the Headteacher staff parents and pupils.

You will oversee all aspects of school administration managing the office team and ensuring efficient systems are in place across admissions attendance pupil records and school communications. You will coordinate reception services manage correspondence organise meetings and maintain accurate records in line with school policies and data protection legislation.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team you will assist with HR administration support financial processes maintain office budgets and ensure school policies and procedures are followed consistently. You will also help coordinate school events educational visits and parent communications throughout the academic year.

The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership skills outstanding organisational abilities and the confidence to manage competing priorities while maintaining a professional and welcoming office environment.

This is a well-established Primary School with a strong commitment to providing an inclusive caring and inspiring learning environment for every child.

The school is proud of its supportive ethos where positive relationships between pupils staff and families are at the heart of everything it does.

Pupils are enthusiastic well behaved and eager to learn creating a calm and positive atmosphere throughout the school.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership collaborative working relationships and excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Previous Office Manager or Senior Administrator experience

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

• High level of IT proficiency including Microsoft Office

• Previous school administration experience desirable

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Professional proactive and approachable manner

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.