Office Manager

Guildford, Surrey | Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only

A specialist SEN school in Guildford is looking for an experienced and organised Office Manager to join their team.

This is a varied school administration role, supporting the day-to-day running of the school office and working closely with staff, pupils, parents and visitors. The ideal candidate will be organised, professional and confident managing a busy workload in a specialist education setting.

About the Role

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the school office
• Manage general school administration and office procedures
• Welcome visitors and act as a professional first point of contact
• Answer telephone calls, emails and general enquiries
• Maintain accurate school records and administrative systems
• Support pupil admissions, attendance and general school administration
• Liaise with parents, staff, external professionals and visitors
• Support the Headteacher and wider school leadership team with administrative tasks
• Ensure school records and documentation are kept accurate and up to date
• Support with safeguarding and confidentiality procedures
• Assist with finance, purchasing and other administrative processes where required
• Help ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school

About You

• Previous experience in an Office Manager, School Office Manager, School Administrator or similar administrative role
• Experience working within a school or education setting would be beneficial
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, approachable and able to work effectively with a range of people
• Confident using Microsoft Office and administrative systems
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently
• An understanding of safeguarding and the importance of confidentiality within a school environment

Experience within an SEN, SEND or specialist school setting would be advantageous.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.