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Join Our Team as an Office Manager!
We’re looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Office Manager to join our vibrant primary school community.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings something new, this could be the perfect role for you.
About the Role
Our administration and office team is the heartbeat of the school. As Office Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our administrative systems run smoothly, enabling staff to focus on providing exceptional education and pastoral care.
You’ll be the welcoming face of our school—professional, warm and aligned with our values. This varied position includes managing day‑to‑day office operations, supporting admissions and attendance, overseeing key processes, and leading a small, dedicated team.
We’re looking for someone who communicates brilliantly, stays calm under pressure, and brings outstanding organisational skills to a busy and rewarding setting.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, term‑time only plus one additional week (39 weeks per year).
Are You…
1. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail?
2. Calm, composed and able to work confidently under pressure?
3. Deadline‑driven, proactive and solution-focused?
4. Someone who works with energy, pace and initiative?
5. A supportive team player who can lead and work independently?
Key Responsibilities Include:
6. Leading the school office and line‑managing administrative staff
7. Overseeing administrative systems, communication and record‑keeping
8. Undertaking Year R admission processes and in-Year Admissions
9. Completing the School Census
10. Managing enquiries from parents, visitors and external agencies
11. Maintaining accurate data, reports and confidential records
12. Liaising with the Trust central team to update the Single Central Record in line with safeguarding requirements
13. Supporting financial and resource administration
14. Ensuring the reception area is welcoming, professional and well-presented
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
15. Has strong administrative or office management experience (school experience desirable but not essential)
16. Is highly organised, proactive, and able to multitask
17. Communicates professionally with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
18. Has excellent IT skills and attention to detail
19. Can lead, support and motivate others
20. Understands confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities
21. Is friendly, calm and solution‑focused
Why Join Coppice Primary Partnership?
22. excellent professional development opportunities
23. supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues
24. a positive, challenging and rewarding working environment
25. supportive parent community
26. annual flu vaccination offered to all staff
27. a family-first approach, ensuring you don't miss important family events
28. free wraparound care for primary-aged children attending trust schools (including holiday play schemes when staff are working)
29. access to Kent Rewards discounts, cashback and vouchers
30. optional school and trust-wide social events throughout the year
31. a modern, well-equipped school with excellent outdoor learning opportunities
Interested? We’d Love to Hear from You!
To find out more, please see the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form or contact the school directly on 01622 745553 to discuss the role or arrange a school visit.