Leigh Academy High Halstow has an exciting opportunity to appoint a highly organised, proactive, and dedicated Office Manager to join us - someone who can ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our school office and play a key role in supporting staff, students, and families.
This isn’t just an administrative role - it’s an opportunity to make a real difference by keeping our school running efficiently and welcoming for everyone who walks through the door.
We’re seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and approachable individual with excellent communication skills and a strong eye for detail. Whether you have experience in school administration or transferable skills from a similar setting, what matters most is your commitment to supporting our school community and embracing our vision for continuous improvement.
Why you’ll love working with us:
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Be the heart of the academy - serve as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and students, ensuring every interaction reflects our nurturing and professional culture.
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Work within a supportive team - collaborate closely with the leadership team and teaching staff to provide the essential operational support that allows our educators to focus on learning.
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Drive organisational excellence - take pride in managing vital school systems, from attendance and admissions to communications, helping our academy run like clockwork.
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Opportunities to develop your skills - benefit from a network of support across the Trust, with access to training and guidance to grow your administrative career in an educational setting.
Our Office team are pivotal to our success, acting as the engine room of the academy. You will play a key role in the daily lives of our families and staff, handling everything from complex data management to the friendly face-to-face interactions that make our school a community. If you are organised, empathetic, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
This is a fixed-term position, until December 2026. This role offers an actual salary of £9,942- £10,594 per annum (£26,847 - £28,608 full time equivalent), based on 16 hours per week (8:15am - 4:45pm Wednesday & Friday), Term Time + 1 week inset.
Working with us at Leigh Academy High Halstow
Leigh Academy High Halstow is an over-subscribed, one-form entry village primary school where pupils are hard-working and respectful, and parents are highly engaged. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme is integral to our curriculum, shaping well-rounded, lifelong learners and global citizens ready for secondary school and beyond.
We are fortunate to have fantastic indoor and outdoor environments that greatly enhance learning opportunities. Additionally, all KS1 and KS2 pupils benefit from 1:1 devices, allowing our staff to adapt teaching and learning experiences effectively. Leigh Academies Trust provides outstanding opportunities for staff to work collaboratively and access high-quality professional development at all stages of their career journey.
We are delighted that Leigh Academy High Halstow has recently been judged an OUTSTANDING school by Ofsted. To find out more about our vibrant academy, please visit our website.
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.
We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.
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