Uxbridge High School is a happy and ambitious school which enriches individuals academically, socially and emotionally. We have much to celebrate including a committed and focused student body and staff, outstanding facilities, strong relationships with the community and school partners, supportive trustees and a thriving sixth form. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school that reflects life in modern Britain, we value the successes of every child, whatever their starting point.
Uxbridge High School is seeking a proactive and skilled individual to lead our office and administration team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our school office.
About the Role
As the Office Manager, you will oversee all aspects of office administration, leading a team to provide high quality support to staff, students, parents, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing office and reception operations to ensure a welcoming and professional front-facing service.
* Leading, supervising, and developing the admin team to maintain high standards of service.
* Ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders, upholding the school’s PROUD values and Gold Standard expectations.
* Overseeing student admissions and maintaining accurate records in line with regulatory requirements.
* Supporting the safeguarding team through administrative assistance and record-keeping.
* Managing reprographics and school-wide administrative tasks efficiently.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic, adaptable, and solution-focused individual who can demonstrate:
* Strong experience in office administration, ideally in a school or educational setting.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
* Proven experience in managing and developing a team.
* Exceptional communication skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
* Confidence in using school management systems (e.g. Arbor, CPOMs) and strong IT skills (Office 365).
* A proactive and innovative mindset, with the ability to embrace AI tools to enhance efficiency