Experienced School Office Manager

Location: Farnham, Surrey
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

A busy school in Farnham is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of its administrative office. The school requires someone who can coordinate office staff, maintain efficient administrative systems and ensure that parents, pupils and visitors receive a professional service. Previous school office experience is essential, particularly for a candidate familiar with pupil records, safeguarding procedures and the demands of a busy school reception.

• Oversee the daily operation of the school office and coordinate administrative workloads.

• Supervise and support office staff, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.

• Maintain pupil records, admissions information and attendance documentation using the school's MIS.

• Manage enquiries from parents, visitors, staff and external organisations.

• Support safeguarding administration, ensuring concerns are referred promptly to designated staff.

• Coordinate school correspondence, meetings and general office procedures.

• Assist with compliance records, document management and routine reporting.

• Support senior leaders with administrative tasks and improvements to office systems.

• Previous experience in a school office management or senior school administration role is essential.

• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar school management systems.

• Strong organisational and supervisory skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• A thorough understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection.

• The ability to prioritise competing demands and remain calm under pressure.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.