Office Manager – Primary School

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the busy office of a welcoming primary school in Chatham. You will be the central point of contact for staff, parents, governors and external agencies, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations and lead the administrative team.
• Oversee pupil admissions, attendance tracking and maintenance of accurate school records.
• Handle communications with parents, staff, governors and external partners.
• Support finance administration, including purchase orders, invoicing and budget monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, safeguarding procedures and GDPR.
• Coordinate meetings, school events and other administrative processes.
• Use school management systems to maintain data and generate reports.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an Office Manager, School Administrator or Senior Administrator within a school setting.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom (desirable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, GDPR and school administrative procedures.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Required skills

• SIMS
• Arbor
• Bromcom

What we offer

• Permanent, full‑time position in a supportive primary school environment.
• Competitive salary of £25,000‑£32,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Positive leadership team and opportunities for professional development.
• Ongoing recruitment support from Academics Ltd.