Office Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Halesowen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary academy trust in Halesowen is seeking an Office Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the School Office and manage other staff. The position is permanent, requiring 37 hours per week with a salary range of £25,545 to £31,317 annually. The ideal candidate will have strong people skills, effective communication abilities, and solid IT knowledge. Competitive compensation includes benefits like a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Discounted fees at Trust schools

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and approachable team player.
• Highly effective communicator with relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, well-organized, and committed individual.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the School Office functions.
• Oversee line management of other office staff.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Solid IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Job description

About the Trust

Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of seven very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.

We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

We believe that we are stronger together – all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

The Role – Office Manager

Vacancy Reference: HVT0726

You will be appointed on Grade 6-7 (depending on experience) working 37 hours per week. You will be employed on a permanent contract working 40 weeks per year. Actual salary range £25,545 – £31,317 per annum.

Responsibilities

As the School Office Manager, you will have responsibility for the day to day running of the School Office functions and line management of other office staff.

Please contact Alex Hall – Headteacher – for any questions regarding this role and to book a time to visit the school – [e-mail].

Qualifications & Experience

• An enthusiastic and approachable team player with excellent people skills.
• A positive and friendly ‘face of the school’.
• A highly effective communicator, with the ability to develop effective relationships.
• A bright, proactive, well‑organised and committed individual with effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experienced in dealing with all aspects of school administration, health and safety and estate management. Someone with solid IT skills including experience of all Microsoft Office products.

What We Offer

• Highly motivated staff and leadership team whose focus is on improving outcomes for our children.
• Children who value learning and supportive parents.
• An ethos of valuing staff and their Professional Development.
• A stimulating learning environment which is conducive to learning.
• Competitive salary and generous benefits (pension, holiday, discounted fees at our Trust schools).
• Employee Assistance Programme (supporting your health and wellbeing).
• Networking and support opportunities between the Trust schools.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free flu vouchers.
• Free eye test.

Application Details

• Closing Date: 9th January 2026
• Shortlisting: 12th January 2026
• Interviews: 16th January 2026

Previous applicants need not apply.

All applicants short‑listed will be required to take part in a formal interview.

Additional Information

Hales Valley 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 DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and 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.