Deputy Office Manager at Robert Barclay Academy

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

Job summary

Robert Barclay Academy is seeking a Deputy Office Manager to join the small but dedicated admin team. The role is permanent term-time, 37 hours per week, with INSET days and up to 2 days in the summer term.

The position is paid at Salary Grade H6 with an actual salary of £26,900 per annum, starting November 2026. We are looking for a highly organised, proactive administrator to provide key support and help ensure the smooth running of the school.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administrative support, ideally in an educational setting or similar environment.
• Highly organised and proactive in administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide key administrative support to the office and school administration.
• Support day-to-day operations to ensure smooth running of the school.

Job description

About this Role

Deputy Office Manager

Robert Barclay Academy

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

Pay Grade: H6

Actual Salary: £26,900 per annum

Start Date: November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen at RobertBarclay Academy for a Deputy Office Manager to join the small but dedicatedadmin team.

We are looking for a highly organisedand proactive Deputy Office Manager to provide key administrative support. Thisis an exciting opportunity for someone with exceptional administrative skillsto play a crucial role in the smooth running of our school. Proven experiencein administrative support, ideally in an educational setting or similarenvironment is essential. If you have a passion for supporting our admin teamand thrive in a busy, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

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

Closingdate: 9am 20thOctober 2026

Interviewdate: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, soearly applications are encouraged.

Scholars' Education Trust is anequal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff andvolunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergochild protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosureand Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required togive you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions,reprimands or final warnings that are not 'protected' as defined by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form bythe school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exemptfrom the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will berequired to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically meanthat you cannot be appointed but it may do so.