At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage school office operations and support administrative staff in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join TKAT, a leading Multi-Academy Trust dedicated to high-quality education.
- Benefits: Enjoy career development, work-life balance, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Flexible interview options and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's education while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong communication and organisational skills; passion for education is key.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Position Type: Administration
Pay Range: NJC Scale 5 Point 8 to Point 11
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 17/08/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: 24th August 2026
Estimated Actual Salary: £24,148 to £25,334 (April 2025)
Hours: 37 Hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm & Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
We are looking for an approachable and forward-thinking School Office Manager and Medical Lead with strong organisational skills to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will be responsible for overseeing the daily administration of the school office including line managing administrative staff. You are also responsible for all administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
It's not necessarily your experience that we're most interested in, it's your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high-quality education.
We are looking for someone who is:
- A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults
- Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
- Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
- Able to display a high level of administrative, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
Investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you:
- Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
- Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work-life balance
- The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye tests
- Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
To discover what makes Willow Brook so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01206 864375 or email office.manager@willowbrook-tkat.org
About TKAT: The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high-quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; 'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding: TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work-life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging: At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview: Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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