Office Manager - Full-time

Tiger Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2008-243S
• Posted:13/10/2025
• Pay:FST Grade H £28,668-£31,825 (£30,404-£33,752 FTE)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:05/11/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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Contract Type: Permanent, 42 weeks per year

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week. Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm & Friday 8:00am-3:30pm

Salary: FST Grade H £28,668-£31,825 (£30,404-£33,752 FTE)

We are seeking a warm, organised, and professional Office Manager to be at the heart of our school’s daily operations. This vital role ensures that every pupil, parent, and visitor experiences the friendly and efficient welcome that Tiger is known for.

You will lead our administrative support functions, oversee attendance and admissions, manage extended day care and midday meals teams, and play a key role in maintaining the smooth running of our busy school office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the school’s administrative, reception, and clerical operations.
• Oversee attendance and admissions processes in collaboration with the Headteacher.
• Line manage lunchtime and Extended Day Care staff.
• Support the Headteacher and senior team with communication, organisation, and school logistics.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance, including maintaining records on SIMs and managing school census requirements.
• Manage office budgets, stock levels, and ordering of supplies.
• Foster strong, positive relationships with staff, parents, and external partners.

The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in being the welcoming face of the school.

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong administrative background and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and efficiently.
• Experience supervising or managing staff.
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a school setting.
• Knowledge of SIMs, attendance, or admissions processes.
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to train).

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Information about the school

Welcome to Tiger Primary School!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p4a2jXxORI&t=100s

Tiger Primary School is a ‘Good’ (September 2023) school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 400 children aged 4 to 11. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, rich in real-life experiences and opportunities. Understand that every child deserves to experience a sense of accomplishment in a wide range of areas. The enriched curriculum reflects this belief, offering an excellent balance between academic and personal development.

Tiger Primary value each and every child as an individual, ensuring that they are supported throughout their own unique educational journey. Children and staff share a genuine love of learning, thriving in an environment built upon the school values (Teamwork, Independence, Going beyond the expected, Empathy, Resilience).

At Tiger Primary School, they offer a welcoming and inviting space where enthusiastic and happy children fill our classrooms. Passionate for learning is evident in their commitment to enable ALL children to achieve their very best. The staff at Tiger care deeply about the wellbeing and development of all young people, fostering a love for teaching and learning that is truly inspirational.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Loose, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 745166
• Email: officetps@tigerprimary.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Pack
• Ofsted Report