Job Description

Primary School Full-time February Start Temp to perm 8am to 4pm

A primary school in Peckham is looking for an experienced School Office Manager to join their team to manage the office and support the admin team. You must have SIMS experience and have worked in a school office previously.


The role would suit an individual with previous experience in running a large school office or an experienced school administrator looking for a more senior position.

The Role

In this role you will manage the full range of administrative support to the Head and Senior Managers, ensuring continuity is maintained between staff, pupils, Governors, parents, carers, professionals, volunteers and visitors and all stakeholders. Under the direction of the school business manager the post holder will be responsible for managing processes in the school and liaising with the SLT team.


The Schools Office Manager will actively embrace the schools core principles to ensure an inclusive and positive environment for our pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities.


The Schools Office Manager will liaise with senior managers, OHCAT Shared services teams school staff, pupils, Governors, parents, carers, professionals, volunteers and visitors to maintain the high standards of the school. Lead on the Lettings of the facilities and assist with preparations for school events, projects and functions. You will be responsible for:

Admissions Attendance General admin Handling students transition from year 6 to 7 Invoices Front Desk

If you are an experienced School Office Manager looking for a new position, please apply ASAP with an up to date CV.

The School

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Peckham area, known for its strong sense of community and nurturing ethos. The school provides a supportive environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity, and respect for others. With a focus on high-quality teaching, personal development, and close partnerships with families, it helps pupils build solid foundations for both academic learning and social growth.


If you are an experienced office manager seeking a full-time position, please apply immediately with an up to date CV.


We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.