School Office Manager – Primary School – Barking and Dagenham, London

Location: Barking and Dagenham, East London

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

A welcoming Primary School in Barking and Dagenham is seeking an experienced and organised School Office Manager to oversee its busy administrative office. The school is committed to providing a positive environment for pupils, families and staff, with an efficient office team supporting its daily operations.

The successful candidate will help ensure that administrative procedures are managed effectively and that the school office provides a professional and helpful service to the wider school community.

The Role

The School Office Manager will oversee the daily running of the school office and provide administrative support to the Headteacher and senior leadership team. Responsibilities will include coordinating office duties, supervising administrative tasks, maintaining pupil records and managing communication with parents and external contacts.

The role will also involve overseeing reception arrangements, supporting attendance administration, preparing correspondence and ensuring that school records are kept accurate and up to date. The successful candidate will help coordinate office procedures, manage competing priorities and ensure that enquiries are dealt with promptly.

Requirements

Applicants should have previous experience in school administration or office management. Strong organisational and communication skills, confidence using school databases and Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage a busy workload are essential.

Candidates should demonstrate professionalism, discretion and the ability to support colleagues effectively. Previous experience supervising administrative staff would be advantageous.

What the School Offers

The school offers a friendly working environment, a supportive leadership team and the opportunity to take responsibility for an important role within its administration department.

Application

If you are interested in this School Office Manager vacancy in Barking and Dagenham, please send across your CV. The school is looking for someone who can start as soon as possible.