Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Academy Manager 37 hours, term time plus 2 weeks Level 6 Actual Salary £26,260- £29,134 Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Soon to be part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Multi Academy Trust Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy is seeking to appoint a motivated, personable, and highly competent Academy Manager to join our dedicated team. Reporting directly to the Principal, the Academy Manager will play a key role in the strategic planning, development, and oversight of support services across the Academy. This is a varied and rewarding role requiring strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Include: Leading and managing the Academy’s administrative functions, including office organisation and communication systems. Overseeing Health & Safety, Facilities Management, ICT coordination, and HR/Personnel administration. Supporting the Principal and staff to ensure efficient and effective operations. Acting as a key liaison with the central team to ensure alignment with wider trust policies and procedures. Essential Skills and Experience: Excellent Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT skills. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. Proven ability to work independently, using initiative and sound judgement. Experience in managing busy office environments and coordinating multiple priorities. Desirable: Working knowledge of Arbor (school MIS system). Experience in a school or educational setting. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to supporting the mission and values of our Catholic Academy. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring our administrative systems run smoothly and that communication with all stakeholders—especially parents—is clear, professional, and timely. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office in advance. For further details, please refer to the Recruitment Pack available on our website or contact the school directly. Candidates are welcome and encouraged to visit the schools by prior arrangement. Application packs are available from Miss Stacey Holmes, Academy Manager, Woodland Street, Biddulph, ST8 6 LW and also on the school’s Website: For further information about this post, or to arrange a school visit, please contact Mrs S Rathbone, Executive Principal Closing date for all applications 7th November 2025 12pm Interviews will be held: wb 10 th November 2025 DBS Checks This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Click here for further information. Asylum and Immigration To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/ In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the recruitment process.