Office Manager SEN School
Location: West Drayton
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: £120 - £140 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
A well-established SEN school in West Drayton is seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Manager to lead its busy school office. This is a rewarding opportunity to support a specialist educational setting that works with students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
We are looking for someone who is confident, resilient, and emotionally intelligent, with strong experience in school administration, HR, and finance. You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school's operations and supporting staff, students, and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day school office operations
Manage HR processes, staff records, and recruitment admin
Handle finance tasks including payroll and Sage accounting
Maintain and update Arbor MIS and safeguarding systems
Liaise confidently with parents, external providers, and staff
Support with data reporting and Excel-based tasks
Ensure compliance with safeguarding and confidentiality standardsEssential Requirements:
Enhanced Child & Adult DBS
Strong experience in a school office environment
Proficient in Arbor MIS and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Knowledge of HR procedures and Sage finance systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexible, reliable, and a team player with a "can-do" attitude
Empathetic and confident working in a SEN setting with challenging behaviourIf you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a busy, purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a supportive and dedicated team.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community