Office Services Manager – maternity cover Fixed Term for up to 12 months 37 hours per week Term Time Plus 6 INSET days (39.2 weeks) plus two additional weeks to be worked during school holidays Salary: Grade 6 (SCP 9-15) £27,254 - £30,024 per annum pro rata Actual salary: £24,874.25 - £27,402.37 per annum Required to start 1st September 2026. John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a methodical, well organised and flexible Office Services Manager to join our evolving organisation. The successful candidate will • be resilient, flexible and demonstrate an ability to work well under pressure, producing work to a high standard. • be methodical, well organised and display an appropriate level of confidentiality, child protection, data protection security, and safeguarding awareness. • interact effectively with children, parents, staff, and visitors • show a willingness to undertake first aid training. If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Chrissie Allen, Headteacher, by emailing office@fps.jtmat.co.uk or telephoning 01543 761030. Completed application forms should be emailed to office@fps.jtmat.co.uk Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 10th April 2026 Selection/Interview: Friday 17th April 2026 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment pack on the school website before submitting your application.