Office Manager
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, W2 5EZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 930e1aa1-db00-45c9-8c61-82dbf368b3c1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
What the school offers its staff
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 www.westminsteracademy.org.uk.
Staff Rewards & Benefits include:
• 24/7 Virtual GP Service.
• Annual Season Ticket Loan.
• Cyclescheme.
• Home & Tech Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free David LLoyd Access.
Commitment to safeguarding
We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 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 WA must disclose all convictions.
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.
What the school offers its staff
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 www.westminsteracademy.org.uk.
Staff Rewards & Benefits include:
• 24/7 Virtual GP Service.
• Annual Season Ticket Loan.
• Cyclescheme.
• Home & Tech Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free David LLoyd Access.
Commitment to safeguarding
We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 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 WA must disclose all convictions.