Vacancy

Office Manager 

Hours: 28 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Working Pattern: 8.30am to 4.00pm (4 days per week)
Actual Salary: Scale 6 £24,658 - £26,166  per annum incl (scale 6)
Start Date: January 2026

Are you an Office Manager who wants to inspire children and make a difference?

At George Spicer Primary School, we empower our staff with the skills, knowledge and support needed to provide excellent opportunities for all children to thrive.

We are committed to continuous improvement and value colleagues who are dedicated to developing their own skills and expertise while contributing positively to our school community.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Office Manager to lead our Office and Welfare Team. Working closely with the School Business Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school's administrative functions and support services.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of managing office administration, welfare, finance, HR and educational visits, ideally within a school environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Be an effective team player who can manage their own workload and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Build positive relationships and motivate others to contribute to school improvement.
• Manage financial resources effectively and in line with best practice.
• Have high standards, attention to detail and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Be approachable, professional, organised and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Possess strong IT skills, ideally including experience of Arbor MIS and RM Finance.

Why join us?

If this opportunity resonates with you, we strongly encourage you to visit our website and arrange a visit to see our school in action.

Your supporting statement should clearly demonstrate how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the person specification and job description.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 020 8363 1406.

Closing Date: Wednesday 11 November
Interviews: Week commencing 16 November

To apply: Office Manager - George Spicer Primary School

If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Safeguarding

George Spicer Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Equal Opportunities 

George Spicer Primary School is committed to promoting equality, celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, transparent and accessible to all applicants.