Senior Office Administrator

Preston Manor School, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8NA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 inset days Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 6, spinal point 18 – 22 plus Outer London Weighting (£33,838 - £36,000 pro rata) circa £29,851 – £31,758 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Senior Office Administrator to join our friendly team, who is capable of working under pressure, has the ability to manage team members and will rise to the challenge of running and working in a busy office.

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and managing the admin team in a way that ensures the smooth operation of the school day. You will need to have a proven track record of managing people and should be able to use your initiative, have a relentless drive for excellence and be able to work flexibly and under pressure. Attention to detail and being process driven are essential to being successful in this role.

What the school offers its staff

You will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.

In return we will offer:

• motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
• friendly and supportive staff
• well-resourced facilities with newly refurbished classrooms
• a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• a commitment to professional development

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

Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Safer Recruitment Employment including DBS Policy and Procedures Feb 25 - Feb 26.pdf - 982 KB (opens in new tab)

PMS Recruitment Information Pack - LS - Senior Office Administrator - Sep 25.pdf - 902 KB (opens in new tab)

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy Sept 24 - Sept 25.pdf - 916 KB (opens in new tab)

Guidance Note for Applicants Sept 24 - Sept 25.pdf - 530 KB (opens in new tab)

About Preston Manor School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 19
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1927 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Preston Manor School website
• Email address: hradmin@preston-manor.com
• Phone number: 02083854594
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/preston-manor-school

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Arranging a visit to Preston Manor School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hradmin@preston-manor.com.

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