Job Description

Tradewind Recruitment on behalf of a two- form entry Tower Hamlets Primary School, are looking for an experienced School Office Manager to join the team on a temporary basis, starting 23 November until the end of January 2027.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Hourly pay rates are between £17 -£26 depending on experience.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, confident, approachable and able to hit the ground running in a busy school office.

Previous experience working in a school-based office environment is essential. Unfortunately, applications from candidates without school-based admin or office based experience will not be considered.

Your role as a School Office Manager at this Tower Hamlets Primary School will include:

  • Overseeing the day-to-day running of the school office.
  • Managing and supporting administrative staff where required.
  • Acting as a first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors.
  • Managing incoming calls, emails and general enquiries.
  • Maintaining pupil records, attendance information and school database, knowledge of Arbor and Synergy would be advantageous.
  • Supporting admissions, pupil transfers and leavers.
  • Managing correspondence, filing and general school administration.
  • Liaising with staff, parents, external agencies and suppliers.
  • Ensuring confidentiality and following safeguarding and school procedures.
  • Providing general administrative support to the Headteacher and wider leadership team.

If you have the relevant school office experience, have worked as a school office manager and are available for the full duration of the assignment, we would love to hear from you! Please call Yolanda on 0207 8455450 Option 2 or send your up to date CV show casing your school based experience to yolanda.willson@twrecruitment.com.

Paid trial days are being offered to applicants who have relevant experience, can commit for the duration and have a good telephone manner!

You will be required to apply for a Child Only DBS unless you already have one on the update service.