Office Manager – Secondary School – Bromley

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A thriving secondary school in the London Borough of Bromley is looking to appoint an experienced and highly organised Office Manager to lead its busy administration function. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled administrator who enjoys managing people, improving processes and ensuring the school office provides an efficient and professional service to students, parents and staff.

Working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and School Business Manager, you will oversee the daily operation of the school office while managing a team of administrators. You will ensure administrative systems run efficiently, school records are accurately maintained and visitors receive an excellent first impression of the school.

This is a key leadership support role that offers genuine responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of a well-established secondary school.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 secondary school committed to delivering an ambitious education within a supportive and inclusive environment. The school has earned an excellent reputation for high expectations, outstanding pastoral support and strong relationships with students, families and the wider community.

Staff benefit from approachable leadership, excellent professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture where every member of the school community is valued. Modern administrative systems and efficient operational procedures enable staff to focus on delivering the highest standards across all aspects of school life.

Support staff are recognised as an essential part of the school's success and are encouraged to contribute ideas that support continuous improvement.

Administration Team

The Administration Team provides operational support across every department, ensuring the school functions efficiently on a daily basis.

As Office Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the daily operation of the school office.

• Supervising and supporting the administration team.

• Overseeing admissions and pupil administration.

• Maintaining the school's Management Information System.

• Coordinating communication with parents and external agencies.

• Supporting recruitment and onboarding administration.

• Monitoring office budgets and resource ordering.

• Preparing reports for senior leaders and governors.

• Reviewing and improving administrative procedures.

• Ensuring GDPR compliance across office systems.

• Supporting school events and leadership administration.

• Providing operational support to the Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will join a supportive leadership team where organisation, professionalism and excellent customer service are central to the school's continued success.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing a school office.

• Excellent leadership and organisational skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Experience using school Management Information Systems.

• Good Microsoft Office skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Professional and approachable manner.

• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

• Ability to motivate and develop an administration team.

Application

To apply for this Office Manager position, please send your CV as soon as possible.