Office Manager

Required: Immediate Start

Salary: WA PO3, Spine Point Range 32 - 35, £40,916 - £44,335 FTE (£38,136 - £41,323 pro rata)

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per Week, Term Time + 4 Weeks (including INSET days)

Contract: Permanent

Westminster Academy has a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional Office Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the school's administrative and front-of-house services. The Office Manager holds primary responsibility for the school's admissions, organisational procedures, and the training of support staff, ensuring professional standards are met. Working in close collaboration with the School Business Director, they assist in the planning and execution of academy-wide support services and operational projects.

Our ideal Office Manager will be a highly organised, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills. You will ensure the smooth running of our school's daily operations and thrive in a busy, varied environment. You'll have a friendly and approachable demeanour with a professional attitude and instil this in those around you. If you're passionate about operational leadership for school administrative and front-of-house services, we'd love to hear from you.

What we are looking for:

• Previous office management or administrative experience (preferably in a school or education setting).
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc.)
• Friendly and approachable demeanour with a professional attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Why Join Westminster Academy?

Westminster Academy is home to a diverse, ambitious, and caring student community situated in the vibrant heart of London. Staff benefit from being part of an innovative and supportive team where collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth are prioritised. Guided by our strong, values-driven ethos, we are committed to nurturing both academic success and personal development for every young person in our care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference in students' lives, helping them grow in confidence, resilience, and aspiration. For further details, please visit our website at .

How to Apply:

Please download the information pack and complete an application form by visiting the Vacancies page on our website. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

The closing date for applications is 9am, Tuesday 3rd March 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 9th March 2026.

Safeguarding & Equality:

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. There may also be additional safeguarding requirements and responsibilities depending on the nature of the role advertised and the extent to which the role will involve contact with children. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. A professional social media check may take place to reduce risks to reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at Westminster Academy must disclose all spent and unspent convictions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. There shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are inclusive and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.