Temporary School Office manager

West Drayton Temporary £180 - £200 per day View Job Description
Looking for a long term temporary school office manager to join as cover from someone off sick.Senior admin experience needed within a school.
  • Immediate start
  • Enhanced DBS check needed in place prior to applying

About Our Client

A SEN school based in West Drayton.

Job Description



  • Administration & Organisation


    • Oversee daily running of the school office and ensure smooth operations.


    • Manage and maintain accurate school records, databases, and pupil files (including safeguarding-sensitive information).


    • Prepare reports, correspondence, and documentation for staff, governors, and external agencies.


    • Handle incoming calls, emails, and enquiries from parents, carers, and outside organisations.


  • Finance & Resources


    • Assist with school budgets, procurement, and financial record-keeping.


    • Manage petty cash, invoices, and ordering of supplies/resources.


    • Ensure value for money when purchasing and liaise with suppliers/contractors.


  • HR & Staff Support


    • Maintain staff records, including DBS checks, absences, and training logs.


    • Coordinate staff recruitment administration and induction.


    • Support senior leaders with staff timetables, cover arrangements, and compliance paperwork.


  • SEN-Specific Support


    • Ensure all documentation relating to EHCPs (Education, Health, and Care Plans) and SEN reviews are properly filed and accessible.


    • Support communication between SENCO, parents, and external professionals.


    • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.


  • Compliance & Safeguarding


    • Maintain safeguarding records in line with statutory requirements.


    • Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection policies.


    • Support the Headteacher and DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) with safeguarding admin.


  • School Community & Communication


    • Act as a first point of contact for parents and visitors, ensuring a welcoming environment.


    • Coordinate school communications (letters, newsletters, website updates).


    • Support organisation of meetings, events, and parent consultations.



The Successful Applicant

  • Enhanced child and adult DBS
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • School office experience
  • Arbor MIS experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Data and excel experience
  • HR knowledge
  • Finance - Sage knowledge
  • Reliable
  • Flexible
  • Can do attitude and goes above and beyond to get the job done
  • Team player
  • Customer service
  • Confident in liaising with parents and external providers
  • Resilient
  • Empathic and emotionally intelligent
  • Confident to work in a SEN school with students with challenging behaviour

What's on Offer

  • Immediate start
  • Long term temp role
Contact
Charles Wilkinson
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6845127
Phone number
+44 193 226 4085

Job summary

Job function
Business Support
Subsector
Office Manager
Sector
Business Services
Location
West Drayton
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Charles Wilkinson
Consultant phone
+44 193 226 4085
Job reference
JN-092025-6845127