School Office Manager - Full-time

Greenfields School, Biddenden

• Ref:KCC886-6084-110S
• Posted:12/06/2025
• Pay:£30,000.00
• Start Date:July 2025
• App Close Date:10/07/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:21/07/2025

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Do you thrive in a role where compassion meets precision? Are you looking for meaningful work in a therapeutic educational setting?

Greenfields School, part of the charity Childhood First, is seeking a highly organised and emotionally intelligent School Office Manager to play a key role in the smooth running of our school office and day-to-day operations.

About Us

Greenfields is a therapeutic school that supports children and young people recovering from complex trauma. As part of a residential therapeutic community, we provide a uniquely nurturing and relational environment for healing and learning. Every staff member, from teaching to administration, plays a vital role in our therapeutic model.

The Role

This is a diverse and fulfilling position supporting the Head Teacher and wider school team. You will be the friendly face of the school, managing communications, overseeing administrative and statutory processes, and maintaining vital systems that support our pupils' education and care.

From coordinating pupil review meetings to keeping our budget on track, you’ll be at the heart of school life—ensuring everything runs smoothly, compassionately, and professionally.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Proactive, organised and unflappable
• Skilled in administration, communication, and systems management
• Emotionally intelligent and comfortable working in a therapeutic, trauma-informed setting
• Trustworthy and professional in handling sensitive information
• Experienced in supporting schools or similar environments (desirable)

What We Offer

• A meaningful role in a values-led organisation
• Regular training and reflective practice
• Supportive colleagues and a therapeutic work environment
• Generous pension scheme and employee assistance programme
• Opportunities to grow within a national charity recognised for therapeutic excellence

Join us in making a real difference in children’s lives—apply today.

If you need further information please email jobs@childhoodfirst.org.uk

If you are shortlisted, we will get back to you soon as possible to arrange an interview.

Childhood First is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and references.

Information about the school

Childhood First is a leading charity in the provision of care, education and psychotherapeutic treatment for children suffering the consequences of early life trauma, deprivation and abuse.

Greenfields Therapeutic Community comprises of Greenfields House, Gables House, Oakwood House and Greenfields School and is for a small group of young people with complex emotional needs aged 5-16yrs. Greenfields School provision comprises of an Upper and Lower School across separate sites within the community.

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:210 Borough High Street, London, Greater London, SE1 1JX
• Telephone: 0203 326 4756
• Email: hr@childhoodfirst.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• School Office Manager Job Description and Person Specification