Office Manager - Mixed Secondary School - Ealing

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

Office Manager

A successful Mixed Secondary School in the London Borough of Ealing is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead its administrative team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and professional individual who enjoys leading a busy school office while supporting students, staff, parents and senior leaders. The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring the smooth operation of the school's administrative services and maintaining exceptionally high standards across the office.

You will oversee the daily management of the administration team, supervise reception services, coordinate school communications and ensure all administrative systems operate efficiently. Responsibilities include maintaining pupil records, supporting admissions, organising meetings, managing correspondence, overseeing HR administration and assisting with financial processes where required.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will help develop and improve office procedures, monitor administrative workflows and ensure compliance with school policies, safeguarding requirements and data protection legislation.

You will also coordinate school events, prepare reports, manage office resources and provide excellent customer service to parents, governors, visitors and external agencies.

The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills together with the ability to prioritise multiple responsibilities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Mixed Secondary School in Ealing with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development, preparing students well for further education and future careers.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, supportive leadership, shared best practice and outstanding opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Previous office management experience
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• High level of IT proficiency including Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Professional and confidential approach
• Previous experience within a school environment desirable

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.