The Role – Office Manager
Vacancy Reference: HVT0764
We are seeking an organised, proactive, and highly professional individual to lead the day‑to‑day operations of our busy school office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellent administrative support within an educational setting.
As School Office Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school’s administrative functions including attendance while providing line management and support to the wider office team. You will be at the heart of the school, acting as a welcoming first point of contact for staff, pupils, parents, and visitors.
The successful candidate will be appointed on Grade 6‑7 (depending on experience), working 37 hours per week on a permanent contract for 40 weeks per year. The actual salary range for this role is £25,545 – £31,317 per annum, depending on experience.
Qualifications and Experience
* An enthusiastic and approachable team player with excellent people skills.
* A positive and friendly ‘face of the school’.
* A highly effective communicator, with the ability to develop effective relationships.
* A bright, proactive, well‑organised and committed individual with effective written and oral communication skills.
* Experienced in dealing with all aspects of school administration, health and safety and estate management. Someone with solid IT skills, including experience of all Microsoft Office products.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Generous benefits (pension, holiday, discounted fees at our Trust schools)
* Employee Assistance Programme (supporting your health and wellbeing)
* Networking and support opportunities between the Trust schools
* Highly motivated staff and a leadership team focused on improving outcomes for children
* An ethos of valuing staff and their professional development in a stimulating learning environment
Application Process
* Closing Date: 20/05/2026
* Shortlisting: 21/05/2026
* Interviews will be scheduled subsequently.
For more information about this role please see attached job description and person specification.
Hales Valley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
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. 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
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