Office Manager

The Aylesbury Vale Academy; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing charter

Priority staff admissions

Bespoke CPD

Employee assistance programme

INSET days

Clear structures with autonomy

10% discount on pre-school places

10% discount on Primary wraparound

25% discount on Lettings facilities

Job summary

The Aylesbury Vale Academy is seeking an capable office administrator to support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. The role requires managing priorities, excellent communication, and strong organisational skills in a school setting.

Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths (C/4+) and be proficient with Microsoft Office; SIMS experience is desirable and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above (4+).
• Experience in a busy office, ideally in a school setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with SIMS is desirable but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple priorities and maintain a well‑structured office environment.
• Build positive relationships with staff, parents/carers, pupils, governors and external agencies.
• Communicate effectively and professionally on all matters.
• Remain calm and efficient during busy periods; support Headteacher and SLT as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Office experience

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS (desirable)

Job description

This is a varied and rewarding role working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will:-

• be able to manage multiple priorities and maintain a well-structured and efficient office environment
• have excellent communication skills orally and in writing
• build positive relationships with staff, parents/carers, pupils, governors and external agencies
• be able to remain calm during busy periods
• have experience of working in a busy office, ideally within a school setting
• use of Microsoft packages
• experience with SIMS, desirable, but not essential as training will be given

Essential - applicants must have a GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C or above (Grade 4 or above).

We can offer you:

• a workplace fully committed to the principles of the DfE Wellbeing Charter
• priority admissions for school staff in primary and secondary
• Bespoke CPD that is often self-directed
• Free employee assistance programme - 24/7 phone line for free emotional, bereavement and financial concerns
• Disaggregated INSET days
• Well-embedded systems that provide clear structures at the same time as allowing individuals to work with autonomy
• 10% discount on pre-school places
• 10% discount on Primary wraparound care
• 25% discount on the use of the Lettings facilities (sport pitches, sports hall, drama studios, Community suite, party rooms)

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and an online screening check.