Office Manager

Guildford, Surrey
Hillingdon Manor School
Office Manager

Castle Gate School, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4DU

Salary: up to £27,500 per annum (up to £27,000 based on experience). Hours: 40 per week (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm). Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only. Start: September 2026.

About the Role

We are seeking a School Office Manager to oversee the smooth running of our new school office and lead our administrative team. This pivotal role supports pupils, staff, parents and visitors, ensuring our school operates with excellence, warmth and professionalism every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee the daily running of the school office, ensuring efficient administrative and communication systems.
• Lead, develop and appraise administrative staff, fostering a positive, high performing office team.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team with delegated tasks and contribute to the development of school systems, policies and procedures.
• Manage key administrative processes including pupil induction, school trips, parents’ evenings, meetings and events.
• Ensure a professional, welcoming reception environment and maintain all visitor, safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Manage data and information systems, produce reports, maintain records, and ensure compliance with data protection and retention requirements.
• Oversee financial and resource administration including ordering, stock control, budgeting support, service contracts, licences and audits.

What You’ll Bring

• Highly organised, adaptable and able to prioritise in a fast paced environment.
• A confident leader with experience managing or developing staff.
• Skilled in administration, data systems and communication.
• Professional, approachable and committed to excellent service.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with integrity at all times.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a positive school culture.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Life Assurance.
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
  • Critical illness cover.
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.

About Us

Opening in September 2026, this brand new school in Guildford is part of the Options Autism group, a leading provider of specialist education for individuals with complex needs. The school will support up to 40 pupils aged , offering a safe, structured and inclusive environment tailored to meet a wide range of needs.

UK applicants only – sponsorship not available.