Office Manager

Hawes Down Primary School, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0BA

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,095.00 - £28,146.00 Annually (Actual)

Office Manager job summary

Hawes Down Primary School is a thriving two-form entry primary school and proud member of the IMPACT Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking an exceptional Office Manager with school administration experience to lead our friendly administrative team and support the smooth day-to-day running of our school.

This is a varied and rewarding position requiring a confident, approachable and solution-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. As the first point of contact for many of our families, visitors and staff, you will be at the centre of school life and make a significant contribution to our welcoming and supportive school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Is proactive, adaptable and professional, demonstrating initiative, discretion and attention to detail.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and has experience of leading colleagues and managing administrative processes.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We can offer:

• A warm, welcoming and inclusive school community with enthusiastic children and a supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression through the IMPACT Multi Academy Trust.
• The chance to make a real difference in a thriving and successful school.

Hawes Down Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our pupils’ learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these.

Come and join our team and help ensure that our school office remains the welcoming, efficient and professional hub of our wonderful school community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Hawes Down Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Barring Services check and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hawes Down Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 447 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hawes Down Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hawes-down-primary-school

Hawes Down Primary School is a two-form entry school, situated in spacious grounds with an Additional Resource Provision [ARPS] for pupils with severe and complex communication needs. Hawes Down is part of the family of schools that make up IMPACT Multi Academy Trust.

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