Office Manager (Chalgrove Primary School)
London Borough of Barnet
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School Name: Chalgrove Primary School
Position: Office Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 36
Salary: FTE £36585-£40182
Location: Chalgrove Primary School, Chalgrove Gardens, Finchley, London, N3 3PL
Closing Date: 29/05/2026
About the School
At Chalgrove Primary School, our school office is busy, interesting, fast paced heart of the school and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Office Manager to look after the office and keep it running smoothly. If you’re organised, approachable, solution focused and have a sense of humour, this could be the new role for you.
About the candidate
Working closely with the Headteacher, you’ll take the lead on the day-to-day life of our busy office, supporting staff, pupils, and families alike. Experience in a school setting is essential, especially if you’re familiar with systems like Arbor and Arbor Finance but just as important is your ability to connect with people and stay calm under pressure. You’ll be first port of call in the office to welcome visitors and parents, dealing with any day-to-day queries, while also being responsible for administration, admissions, personnel, finance and compliance records. An excellent standard of maths, written and spoken English, advanced ICT skills are all an essential requirement. No two days are the same, and full training will be provided. You will also be responsible for managing the office staff and caretaker.
If you’re someone who likes being busy, is organised, committed to full school life and approachable and enjoys being part of a wonderful school community, we’d love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, so please get in touch with the office to arrange a tour.
We are looking for someone who has all the above skills along with:
• Great organisational and multi-tasking skills
• A knowledge of school office procedures to ensure the integrity of all records kept including HR, H&S, financial and compliance records
• Can communicate professionally with a wide range of people including parents, staff and external contractors
• Is trustworthy and discreet with a good knowledge of data protection
• Is an enthusiastic and friendly professional who would like to work as part of a team
• Can help to promote the school through the website and social media
• Is positive, patient and solution focussed
• Is flexible, hardworking and can learn quickly
What we offer
In return we can offer:
• Friendly staff and pupils
• Supportive parents and governors
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Supportive senior leadership team