Operational Office Manager
Permanent, 37 hours per week Term Time plus 6 INSET days.
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Friday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Salary: Grade 7 (SCP 15–22) £30,024–£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, finance, health and safety, budget management, and supporting the Headteacher with confidential administration. The role requires someone who is well‑organised, detail‑focused, and holds high expectations for self and others.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to multi‑task, often working to strict timelines.
* Experience of budget management.
* Ability to work with complex administration systems where accuracy is required.
* 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, committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.
To discuss this role, contact Nichola Leeson by emailing headteacher@whittington.staffs.sch.uk or telephoning 01543 432 487. Completed application forms should be emailed to the same address; only fully completed forms will be considered. 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. 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.
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