School Services and Office Manager Full time 37 hours, 40 weeks per year (Term time plus 1 week) Salary Grade: SO1 points 23-25, £34,434 - £36,363 Start date: 1st September 2026 The Ripley Academy is seeking an exceptional School Services and Office Manager to play a central role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school. We are looking to appoint a candidate who is: • Calm, professional, and approachable • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail • Flexible, solution-focused, and resilient • Committed to supporting students and staff This is a high-profile leadership role within our support staff structure, combining HR leadership, operational management, administration, compliance, and strategic support to senior leaders. You will work closely with the Executive Headteacher and Head of School, leading key systems and managing a dedicated office team. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a school where your contribution is valued, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the futures of our young people. If you would like further details of the post, please email crobson@ripleyacademy.org. CVs are not acceptable for this post The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The closing date for applications is 9.00am Tuesday 29th June 2026 with interviews to be held shortly after.