School Office Manager

St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5PQ

37 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 August 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  24 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours per week - 7.2 hours per day plus unpaid lunchbreak, 8.30 - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. 40 weeks per year (term time only +1)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,407.00 - £38,009.00 p.a.
• Pay scale: Aquinas Grade A6.4-A6.8

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience, or a demonstrable interest in working as an Office Manager;

• Have a background in education or general office work;

• Have experience in managing a small team to meet a wide range of expectations and deadlines;

• Understand how to multi-task effectively to meet competing demands on their time;

• Be a good communicator with the ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Have practical experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders;

• Have an advanced level of IT skills;

• Know how to build relationships and to work as part of, and lead, a team;

• Come with a friendly, helpful, caring and flexible approach;

• Possess a commitment to equal opportunities;

• Have an ability to maintain confidentiality in all school matters;

• Enjoy the presence of children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to providing the best education for our pupils built upon a

strong sense of belonging and mutual respect, giving our children the freedom to flourish and

succeed;

• Professional development of all colleagues;

• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;

• A skilled and experienced team of professionals;

• A school in which the pupils flourish in an open, supportive environment and achieve high

standards as a result

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.

Summary of Responsibilities and Duties:

To assist the Headteacher in all aspects of the school’s administrative function including managing

the school office, taking responsibility for the finance, compliance and HR functions of the school, as

well as assisting the Site Manager with administration of the site function. The postholder will line

manage other members of the office team which will include delegating appropriate level duties

listed below, to ensure a smooth delivery of service to staff, parents, visitors and children.

To work closely with the Trust central team to deliver an effective and timely service and to be

responsible for the school MIS system and reporting.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Nicholas Church of England Primary

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 215 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Nicholas Church of England Primary website
• Email address: Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicholas-church-of-england-primary

St Nicholas CE Primary School is in Chislehurst, Bromley and is part of The Aquinas Trust. It is a one form entry school and is popular in the local community.
St Nicholas is a caring, successful and values-led school where staff are proud to make a difference every day. As part of a strong Christian community, the school is committed to helping every child grow and succeed through an ambitious curriculum, nurturing relationships and a culture built on the school values of hope, courage, friendship, compassion, humility and endurance.


Joining St Nicholas means becoming part of a welcoming and supportive team that is dedicated to delivering high-quality education while investing in the wellbeing and professional development of its staff. Recognised by Ofsted as a “kind and welcoming school” where pupils achieve highly and staff feel extremely well supported, St Nicholas offers an inspiring environment for education professionals who are passionate about helping children reach their full potential.

Arranging a visit to St Nicholas Church of England Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

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