Office Manager
The Holmewood School
England
- £34,000 - £40,000 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 23 November 2025
- Apply by:
- 28 October 2025
Job overview
Office Manager
Location: Across all Holmewood School campuses, as required
Salary: £34,000 – £40,000
Annual Leave: 30 days per year plus Bank Holidays
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 28th October 2025
Interview Date: w/c 3rd November 2025
About Us
The Holmewood School, part of the Cavendish Education family of schools, is a specialist independent day school for neurodivergent children and young people aged 7–19 with a primary diagnosis of autism.
We offer a nurturing, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment where students are supported to achieve both academically and personally. Our ethos is rooted in empathy, respect, and the belief that learning differences should never be a barrier to success. Staff at Holmewood work collaboratively to provide an innovative and flexible approach to education.
As part of Cavendish Education - a unique schools group - we are committed to thinking differently, teaching differently, and positively changing the world for those with unique learning profiles.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Office Manager to lead the operational and administrative functions of our school. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of our campuses and supporting the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in delivering outstanding education and care.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, people-focused environment and enjoys leading a team to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing office staff across all campuses, fostering a positive and high-performing culture.
- Ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school’s administrative operations.
- Implementing compliance actions as directed by the Compliance Officer and Headteacher.
- Acting as Attendance Champion, monitoring and reporting on pupil attendance.
- Supporting recruitment, induction, and HR compliance processes.
- Overseeing health, safety, and welfare systems, including first aid, visitor management, and emergency procedures.
- Liaising with Cavendish Education on MIS, IT, and operational coordination.
About You
We’d love to hear from you if you’re a confident and capable professional who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys leading others to success.
Essential:
- Proven experience in office management or senior administrative leadership, ideally in an educational or multi-site setting.
- Excellent organisational and people management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confidence using MIS and administrative systems.
- A positive, flexible approach and commitment to supporting a neurodiversity-affirming environment.
Desirable:
- Experience within an independent or specialist school setting.
- Knowledge of compliance processes (HR, safeguarding, health and safety).
- Familiarity with systems such as SchoolPod, Arbor, TimeMoto, ParentMail or similar.
Why Work with Us?
- Hybrid working model: enjoy working from home during school holidays (around 17 weeks per year), unless there’s a specific need to be on site.
- Enhanced family-friendly leave to support colleagues through key life events.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme through Smart Pension.
- Cycle to Work scheme to support sustainable commuting.
- Discretionary gift days between Christmas and New Year to promote rest and wellbeing.
- A warm, supportive and collaborative staff community.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development.
- A school culture that values creativity, compassion, and individuality within a neurodiversity-affirming environment.
Visits and Enquiries
We welcome informal visits to the school. Please contact Alison Bond, HR Manager, on 020 3908 8991 or email abond@thsl.org.uk for further information.
Please note: We do not accept agency introductions or CVs for this role.
How to Apply
Please apply via TES with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this role and detailing your current salary and salary expectations.
Safeguarding and Compliance
The Holmewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and an online search prior to employment.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. We’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the society we live in.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about joining a forward-thinking school where you can make an impact every day - we’d love to hear from you!
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of strong applications, so early submission is encouraged.
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About The Holmewood School
The Holmewood School is a growing independent day school for neurodivergent children and young people aged from 7 to 19 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. Our young people are broadly similar to their mainstream peers in their academic ability but require support with communication and interaction, executive functioning, anxiety, functional skills and other needs related to their diagnosis. Many of our young people also have coaccurring diagnoses, such as ADHD and dyslexia.
We were awarded an Outstanding rating by Ofsted following their visit in May 2022 and we are proud to have Advanced Accreditation Status granted by the National Autistic Society.
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