School Office Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Office Manager to join a busy and welcoming school from the beginning of September. We are seeking a highly capable professional who can quickly integrate into the team and provide essential support across school administration, finance and attendance functions. This role will play a key part in the day-to-day operation of the school office, ensuring administrative processes run smoothly while supporting finance activities, attendance monitoring and stakeholder communications. The successful candidate will be a proactive and organised individual who is confident taking ownership of tasks, prioritising effectively and working independently within a fast-paced educational environment. Key Responsibilities Support the day-to-day management and organisation of a busy school office. Oversee and complete a range of finance administration processes using FMS. Maintain accurate financial records and assist with financial reporting requirements. Manage pupil, attendance and administrative records using SIMS. Monitor attendance and carry out attendance follow-up procedures with parents and carers. Support communication with families through ParentMail. Assist with the administration and maintenance of school website content where required. Provide administrative support to senior leaders, staff, pupils and parents. Manage incoming enquiries and respond professionally to stakeholders. Ensure school records, files and systems are maintained accurately and confidentially. Support the coordination of school events, meetings and operational activities. Utilise Google Workspace to manage documents, spreadsheets, communications and shared systems. Contribute to the smooth running of school procedures and office operations. Identify areas requiring attention and take proactive action to resolve issues. Ensure all work is completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

Ideal Candidate Profile Previous experience working within a school office environment. Strong working knowledge of FMS and SIMS Experience using ParentMail Knowledge of Google Workspace (G Suite) Previous experience supporting school finance administration processes. Experience managing attendance administration and follow-up activities.

Working Pattern: on site full time – based in Ealing Day Rate: £18 - £22 per hour Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Contract: 1-3 month rolling contract