Office Manager

Essex; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Essex is seeking an Office Manager to start on 13th April 2026. The ideal candidate will have senior office administration experience, particularly in a school setting. Responsibilities include managing office tasks, administering first aid, and supporting pupil admissions. The school values passion, integrity, and teamwork, offering development opportunities and a supportive environment. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online promptly, as the position may close early.

Benefits

Opportunities for development

Support from the wider trust team

Motivated colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience within a school setting.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy school environment.
• Uphold high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage office administration within the school.
• Administer first aid to pupils as required.
• Be part of the attendance team.

Skills

Senior office administration experience

Confidence in IT

Strong communication skills

Caring nature

Team leadership

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2127-300S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 8 Points 25-28

Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 28/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Scale 8, Point range 25 to 28 - 37 hours x 40 weeks (Pro rata £31,941 - £34,841)

Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery School is looking for an Officer Manager to start on 13th April 2026.

This important role requires someone with senior office administration experience within a school setting. As well as clerical and line management responsibilities, the person appointed will have welfare duties and administer first aid to pupils as required. They will have responsibility for admissions and be a part of the attendance team.

Lawford Mead Primary opened in September 2015. In Autumn 2023, the school joined The Brickfields Multi Academy Trust. The school was last inspected by Ofsted in March 2025 and received an extremely positive report, which stated that the school had taken effective action to maintain and improve standards since receiving a 'Good' judgement in 2020.

The school is looking for someone:

• who shares our values of passion, integrity, respect, aspiration and resilience
• with the ability to work effectively in a busy school environment
• with confidence in IT and strong communications skills
• a caring nature, passionate about creating a safe and inspiring environment for pupils
• uphold the highest professional standards and work highly effectively in a team and as a leader of others

The school can offer:

• staffing structure that provides good communication and line management
• opportunities for development and support from the wider trust team
• highly motivated and supportive colleagues
• proud pupils who value their relationships with staff members

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and are a highly recommended part of the recruitment process. Please telephone on 01245 354134 or email [e-mail] to arrange a visit ASAP.

If you feel you have the qualities for this role, please apply online at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk. Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery School is a member of The Brickfields Multi Academy Trust, a company registered in England and Wales. Company Number: 10538130. The Brickfields Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, social media check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Information about the School

At Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery School we seek to nurture each child’s talents and abilities, but still encourage a strong team spirit where we work, play and share experiences together. The staff, governors and Leadership aim to provide a stable and secure environment within which your child can develop and flourish.

We are very proud of our school and place a special emphasis on our relationship with the parents and wider community.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Matthew Poyton
Trent Road, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 2JH Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]