Office Manager

Office Manager – Southwark School
£35,000 – £37,000 per annum

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Full-time, Permanent

Immediate Start Available

We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Office Manager to join a well-regarded school in Southwark on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a key role at the heart of the school’s operations, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all administrative functions.

You will oversee day-to-day office management, support senior leadership, manage school communications, and ensure accurate and effective use of administrative systems. You will also play an important role in creating a welcoming and professional environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all school office administration and systems

• Support the senior leadership team with operational and administrative tasks

• Oversee data management and school communications

• Ensure the office runs efficiently and effectively at all times

• Maintain a professional and welcoming front-of-house presence

Essential Requirements:

• Proven and extensive experience using SIMS (School Information Management System) – this is essential

• Strong organisational and leadership skills

• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

If you are an experienced Office Manager with strong SIMS expertise and are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.

To be successful in securing this position, you MUST be an experienced School Office Manager. This is an exciting School Office Manager opportunity, which will see you join a leading Secondary School within South London.

To apply for this School Office Manager role, please get in touch today. We are recruiting for this School Office Manager position now and will be interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a School Office Manager, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful School Office Manager candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references. xwzovoh

This School Office Manager position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent, must be declared.