Operational Office Manage r Permanent, 37 hours per week Term Time plus 6 INSET days Monday to Thursday: 8.30 to 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 4pm Salary: Grade 7 (SCP 15 – 22) £30,024 to £33,699 per annum pro rata Actual salary: £26,072.28 - £29,263.58 per annum 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 an Operational Office Manager to join our evolving organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for key areas including HR, administration, Nursery admissions, as well as collaborating with colleagues on finance and health and safety. They will have a key role in the management of the school budget and supporting the Headteacher with confidential administration. As an integral member of the school office, you will ensure the systems and processes are maintained and provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders. This role requires someone who is well-organised, has good attention to detail and has high expectations of themselves and others. To be successful in leading our office into its next phase, we are looking for someone who has: • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • The ability to multi-task, often working to strict timelines • Experience of budget management • Is able to work with complex administration systems where accuracy is required • The ability to build relationships within the school and the wider community, including parents and Governors 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 Nichola Leeson, by emailing headteacher@whittington.staffs.sch.uk or telephoning 01543 432 487 Completed application forms should be emailed to headteacher@whittington.staffs.sch.uk Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 20th March 2026 Interview: To be confirmed 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.