Office Manager

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckfoot Heaton Primary School and Nursery is seeking an Office Manager to support the day-to-day running of the school. You will welcome visitors, manage data and communications, and coordinate key systems to keep the school operating smoothly.

The successful candidate will thrive in a busy environment, handle competing priorities, and work well both independently and with the team. The role is permanent, all year round, with a proactive, supportive Trust environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Professional, friendly communication with students, families and visitors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and manage front-of-house duties.
• Handle data and communications across the school.
• Organise key systems and support colleagues across school.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations and adaptability to busy environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Digital literacy

Job description

Job title and organisation: Office Manager - Beckfoot Heaton Primary School and Nursery

Salary: £32,045.64 - £34,810.99 Annually (Actual) Band 8, SCP 17-22

Hours: 37 hours per week, the working pattern for this role is as follows: 7.50am to 3.45pm Monday to Thursday and 7.50am to 3.40pm on Friday.

Contract: Permanent, All year round

Location: Beckfoot Heaton Primary School and Nursery

Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 7am

Term time only with plus days would be considered for the right candidate and this can be discussed at interview.

Beckfoot Heaton Primary School is seeking a highly organised individual with strong interpersonal skills to join our busy and dedicated team as a Office Manager. You will play a key role in a supporting the day-to-day running of our school. Whether you're welcoming visitors, managing data and communication, organising key systems, or supporting colleagues across school. The ideal candidate will thrive in a in a busy environment and can manage competing priorities with confidence.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will champion our school values of Growth - Commitment - Integrity
• Is professional, friendly and able to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, families and visitors
• Has strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Is confident using digital systems
• Shares our Trust vision of creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind.
• Why choose Beckfoot Heaton Primary School

Beckfoot Heaton is a thriving three-form entry primary school and nursery on the outskirts of Bradford.

We are a listening school, we see feedback as a gift and an opportunity to grow stronger, every day.

At Beckfoot Heaton:

• Every team member is supported by regular coaching and strong line management.
• We invest in staff wellbeing and professional development.
• We actively work to reduce unnecessary workload, because we know that cared-for staff make the biggest difference to our children and their families.
• We are proud of our culture, our team, and the impact we make together; one child, one family, one day at a time.
• Beckfoot Heaton is proud to serve as a vital part of our local community, a place where every child is encouraged to thrive and live a great life.
  We believe that 'Great learners and great people have a great life', and this principle is embedded in everything we do. Visitors consistently comment on the strength and visibility of our inclusive and ambitious vision and values.

We are recognised for:

• Raising student aspirations through innovative approaches.
• Removing barriers to learning, ensuring every child can succeed.
• Leading the way on equity, diversity and inclusion across our trust.

About Beckfoot Trust

Our mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. Since our establishment in 2013, Beckfoot Trust has grown into a respected, locally rooted family of ten diverse schools (primary, secondary and special) that learn from and support one another. We are team Beckfoot Trust, and together with Team Beckfoot Heaton Primary School, we're making a real difference in our community.

Discover more about our vision, the benefits we offer, and how you can join us in shaping the future by visiting our careers page.

If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of our Recruitment Team - [e-mail]

Closing Date: 7am, Wednesday 11 November 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 25 November 2026

Beckfoot Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provides that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide

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Click on the useful links below for further information:

• Beckfoot Trust - Policies and Documents
• Check if you need to tell someone about your criminal record: When you need to tell someone about your criminal record - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• DBS filtering guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)