Office Manager – Primary School – Westminster

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A welcoming Primary School in the London Borough of Westminster is seeking an experienced and highly organised Office Manager to lead its busy administration team. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident administrator who enjoys leading a team, developing efficient systems and ensuring the smooth running of a successful primary school.

Working closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the school office, ensuring pupils, parents, staff and visitors receive a professional and efficient service. This role would suit someone with strong leadership skills who enjoys managing people while maintaining high standards across school administration.

School Information

This is a well-established Primary School with a reputation for providing an inclusive, caring and ambitious learning environment where children are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally. The school works closely with families and the local community to ensure every pupil receives the highest standard of support.

Staff benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, supportive leadership and a collaborative culture where teamwork and continuous improvement are valued. The school has modern administrative systems and a welcoming office environment that supports the efficient running of the school.

Office Team

The Office Team provides essential administrative support across the school, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the school office.

• Supervising and supporting the administration team.

• Overseeing admissions and pupil enrolment.

• Maintaining accurate pupil records.

• Managing the school's Management Information System.

• Coordinating communication with parents and external agencies.

• Preparing reports and correspondence for senior leaders.

• Managing office budgets and ordering supplies.

• Coordinating staff diaries and meeting schedules.

• Supporting HR and recruitment administration.

• Reviewing and improving office procedures.

• Ensuring GDPR compliance.

• Managing reception services and visitor procedures.

• Supporting school events and administrative projects.

• Providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Previous Office Manager or senior administration experience.

• Experience within a school environment is desirable.

• Excellent leadership and organisational skills.

• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.

• Experience using school MIS systems.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• High attention to detail.

• Ability to manage competing priorities.

• Professional and approachable manner.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

Application

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