Office Manager

Christ Church Streatham CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly organised, professional and personable Office Manager to join our dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in the life of our school. As the first point of contact for many parents, visitors and external agencies, the Office Manager will lead the day-to-day operation of the school office, ensuring a welcoming, efficient and professional service for our entire school community.

Working closely with the Headteacher, Trust colleagues and external partners, the successful candidate will oversee key aspects of school administration, admissions, communications, HR administration, operational systems and contract management. The role offers significant responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the continued success of our school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised, efficient and able to manage competing priorities

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Enjoys working with people and building positive relationships

• Can provide a warm, professional welcome to families and visitors

• Has experience of administration, operations, office management or a related field

• Is confident using a range of ICT systems and software

• Demonstrates initiative, discretion and attention to detail

• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding

• Will actively support the Christian ethos and values of the school

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the school office

• Acting as the primary point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies

• Managing admissions and pupil administration processes

• Supporting recruitment, HR administration and staff onboarding

• Maintaining accurate school records and statutory returns

• Coordinating communications, marketing and community engagement activities

• Supporting contract management and procurement processes

• Working with the Trust Finance Team to support financial administration

• Supporting premises, health and safety and compliance administration

• Ensuring effective administrative systems that support the smooth running of the school

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community

• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils

• A committed and dedicated staff team

• High-quality professional development opportunities through the SDBE Multi-Academy Trust

• A varied and rewarding role with opportunities to develop professionally

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Access to Trust-wide employee benefits

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.

To obtain a recruitment pack including the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form, please visit the SDBE MAT website or contact the school office directly.

CV's will not be accepted

Christ Church Streatham CE 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 satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and all other relevant pre-employment checks.