Job Description

Office Manager - Special Needs School (Maternity Cover)

📍 Location: Dagenham
🕗 Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Term Time Only + 1 Week
📅 Contract: Maternity Cover (Starting Mid-December 2025)
💼 Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

About the Role:

Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be supporting a warm and inclusive special needs school in Dagenham to recruit a dedicated and efficient Office Manager for a maternity cover position, starting mid-December 2025.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. You will oversee administrative systems, support senior leadership, and act as a friendly and professional first point of contact for parents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the daily operations of the school office

  • Supervise administrative staff and coordinate office workflow

  • Handle attendance, admissions, and pupil data systems (e.g. SIMS or similar)

  • Support financial administration such as invoices and ordering supplies

  • Liaise effectively with parents, external agencies, and the local authority

  • Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality and compliance

About You:

  • Previous experience in a school office or similar setting is essential

  • Strong administrative, communication, and organisational skills

  • Confident using school management systems and Microsoft Office

  • A positive, calm, and professional manner-especially under pressure

  • Understanding and empathy for working within a special educational needs (SEN) environment

The Details:

  • Start Date: Mid-December 2025

  • Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

  • Contract: Term Time Only + 1 Week, Maternity Cover

  • Location: Dagenham

Interested?

If you're an experienced school administrator looking for your next rewarding opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment for more information.