Primary School Office Manager – Barnet

Location: Barnet, North London

Salary: £36,585–£40,182 FTE

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Start Date: Autumn Term 2026

Enrich Education Recruitment is working with a welcoming primary school in Barnet seeking an experienced School Office Manager to take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of its busy school office.

This is a key position at the heart of the school. You'll work closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team, supporting staff, pupils and families while overseeing the school's administration, admissions, HR, finance and compliance records.

The school is looking for someone who already understands the demands of a school office and can remain organised, approachable and solution-focused in a busy environment.

The Role

As Office Manager, you will:

* Lead the day-to-day running of the school office

* Act as a key point of contact for parents, visitors and staff

* Oversee administration and pupil admissions

* Maintain HR, personnel and compliance records

* Support school finance and financial administration

* Ensure records are accurate and well maintained

* Communicate with parents, staff and external contractors

* Manage office staff and the school caretaker

* Support the school's website and social media

* Work closely with the Headteacher and leadership team

About You

Previous experience working within a school environment is essential.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

* Strong school administration experience

* Excellent organisation and multitasking skills

* Knowledge of school office procedures

* Experience maintaining HR, finance, health & safety and compliance records

* Strong written and spoken English

* A good standard of maths

* Advanced ICT skills

* A professional and discreet approach to confidential information

* Confidence communicating with parents, staff and external professionals

Experience using Arbor and Arbor Finance would be particularly valuable.

The School

This is a friendly primary school of approximately 220 pupils with a close-knit school community.

The successful Office Manager will join a school with friendly staff and pupils, supportive parents and governors, an approachable senior leadership team and opportunities for professional development.

This would particularly suit someone who enjoys being at the centre of school life and wants a position where they can take ownership of the office while still working as part of a supportive wider team.

Enrich Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children. All successful applicants will be subject to relevant compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS, right-to-work checks and satisfactory references.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced School Administrator, Senior Administrator or School Office Manager looking for your next opportunity in Barnet, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and Enrich Education Recruitment will be in touch to discuss the school and position in more detail.