School Admin Manager
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Harmondsworth, Greater London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 202274 |
Summary
Admin / Office Manager - West Drayton
Salary: Up to £35,000
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only + 3 Weeks
Start Date: 3rd March (Paid trials available)
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required
Are you an experienced school administrator looking for your next step? Do you thrive in environments where no two days are the same, and where your work genuinely makes a difference? A warm, community‑focused SEN school in West Drayton is searching for a proactive and highly organised Admin / Office Manager to become a key part of their team.
Why This School?
This is a specialist setting where every child is seen, heard, and supported as an individual. Staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing, structured, and aspirational environment for pupils with diverse needs. The school is known for its strong pastoral culture, its commitment to holistic development, and its belief that every young person deserves the chance to thrive.
And right now, the school is entering an exciting phase of growth. With a brand‑new secondary site opening soon, you'll be joining at a pivotal moment-helping to shape systems, streamline processes, and support the operational foundations of a multi‑phase SEN provision.
Does the idea of being part of a school's expansion energise you?
Do you enjoy building systems, improving workflows, and being the calm centre of a busy office?
If so, this could be the perfect fit.
The Role
You'll lead the day‑to‑day running of the school office, ensuring smooth communication, efficient administration, and a welcoming front‑of‑house experience for families, visitors, and professionals. This role suits someone who is:
- Highly organised
- Confident managing competing priorities
- Warm, professional, and unflappable
- Able to build strong relationships across staff, parents, and external agencies
What You'll Need
- School administration experience (essential)
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
- Availability to start ASAP
- Strong attention to detail
- A compassionate, professional approach suited to an SEN environment
What's on Offer
- Up to £35k salary
- Term Time Only + 3 weeks
- Paid trial days before the official start date
- Staff car park
- Pension scheme
- Access to high‑quality CPD and ongoing development
- The chance to be part of a growing SEN school with a clear vision and strong values
Ask Yourself…
- Do you want to be part of a school that genuinely values its staff?
- Are you excited by the idea of supporting a school as it expands into a new secondary site?
- Do you enjoy being the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes?
- Are you looking for a role where your work has real purpose and impact?
If the answer is yes, this role offers the perfect blend of stability, progression, and meaningful contribution.
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.
Salary: Up to £35,000
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only + 3 Weeks
Start Date: 3rd March (Paid trials available)
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required
Are you an experienced school administrator looking for your next step? Do you thrive in environments where no two days are the same, and where your work genuinely makes a difference? A warm, community‑focused SEN school in West Drayton is searching for a proactive and highly organised Admin / Office Manager to become a key part of their team.
Why This School?
This is a specialist setting where every child is seen, heard, and supported as an individual. Staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing, structured, and aspirational environment for pupils with diverse needs. The school is known for its strong pastoral culture, its commitment to holistic development, and its belief that every young person deserves the chance to thrive.
And right now, the school is entering an exciting phase of growth. With a brand‑new secondary site opening soon, you'll be joining at a pivotal moment-helping to shape systems, streamline processes, and support the operational foundations of a multi‑phase SEN provision.
Does the idea of being part of a school's expansion energise you?
Do you enjoy building systems, improving workflows, and being the calm centre of a busy office?
If so, this could be the perfect fit.
The Role
You'll lead the day‑to‑day running of the school office, ensuring smooth communication, efficient administration, and a welcoming front‑of‑house experience for families, visitors, and professionals. This role suits someone who is:
- Highly organised
- Confident managing competing priorities
- Warm, professional, and unflappable
- Able to build strong relationships across staff, parents, and external agencies
What You'll Need
- School administration experience (essential)
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
- Availability to start ASAP
- Strong attention to detail
- A compassionate, professional approach suited to an SEN environment
What's on Offer
- Up to £35k salary
- Term Time Only + 3 weeks
- Paid trial days before the official start date
- Staff car park
- Pension scheme
- Access to high‑quality CPD and ongoing development
- The chance to be part of a growing SEN school with a clear vision and strong values
Ask Yourself…
- Do you want to be part of a school that genuinely values its staff?
- Are you excited by the idea of supporting a school as it expands into a new secondary site?
- Do you enjoy being the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes?
- Are you looking for a role where your work has real purpose and impact?
If the answer is yes, this role offers the perfect blend of stability, progression, and meaningful contribution.
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.