Job Introduction
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate as our Office Manager to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking school. The successful candidate will not necessarily have previous school experience, but will be highly motivated, positive, emotionally intelligent and enthusiastic about contributing to our whole-school improvement.
At Westbourne Primary School we have high expectations and a commitment to improve children’s learning and staff expertise. We have children who are keen to learn with enthusiastic and supportive staff, community council members and parents.
The Office Manager will work under the local guidance of the Headteacher. The main function of the role is to lead the school’s Administration Team and ensure its effective operation in providing business services to the school to support the provision of effective teaching and learning. This includes responsibility for day to day operations relating to some local finance, human resources administration, learning environment, aspects of health and safety, safeguarding and IT provision.
Westbourne Primary School will be joining Schoolsworks Academy Trust from October 2026 and so the Office Manager will receive excellent back office support from the trust's Central Services Team based in Littlehampton.ert text here.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
