Deputy Office Manager

Robert Barclay Academy; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Barclay Academy in Hoddesdon, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Deputy Office Manager. This permanent term-time role is 37 hours per week, with INSET days and up to 2 days in the summer term.

The post offers a supportive admin team environment and requires a highly organised, proactive candidate with proven administrative experience, ideally in an educational setting. The start date is November 2026, with a closing date of 9am 20th October 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administrative support.
• Experience in educational setting or similar environment is essential.
• Highly organised and proactive.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide key administrative support to the admin team.
• Help ensure the smooth running of the school's administration.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Administrative experience

Education setting experience

Job description

Deputy Office Manager

Robert Barclay Academy

Contract: Permanent - Term-Time 37 hours per week, 5 days INSET plus up to 2 days in the summer term

Pay Grade: H6

Actual Salary: £27,000 per annum

Start Date: November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Robert Barclay Academy for a Deputy Office Manager to join the small but dedicated admin team.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Deputy Office Manager to provide key administrative support. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with exceptional administrative skills to play a crucial role in the smooth running of our school. Proven experience in administrative support, ideally in an educational setting or similar environment is essential. If you have a passion for supporting our admin team and thrive in a busy, dynamic environment.

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Closing date: 9am 20th October 2026

Interview date: TBC

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 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. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.