Office Manager

inploi; Heywood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust is seeking an Office Manager to provide excellence in school administration and work closely with the Headteacher. The ideal candidate will have strong experience, motivation, and the ability to build effective relationships within the school community. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension scheme

Personalized Continuous Professional Development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in partnership with the Headteacher and stakeholders.
• Excellence in all aspects of school administration.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Headteacher and other stakeholders.
• Provide excellent administration support.
• Build effective relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Skills

Experience in school administration

Ability to build relationships

Enthusiasm and motivation

Job description

Post Title: Office Manager

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: Our Lady & St Paul’s

Salary: Grade 6 (SCP) 19-24 Actual Salary £28,534 - £31,517 (£32,061 - £35,412 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time Only + 10 days

Hours per week: 37

Closing date: Sunday 16th November 2025 11:59pm

Our Lady and St Paul’s are currently seeking a dynamic Office Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi‑academy trust.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values — One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Has the experience, motivation, enthusiasm and skill set to work in partnership with the Headteacher and other stakeholders
• Can provide excellence in all aspects of school administration
• Has the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio‑economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self‑disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date

Monday 17th November 2025

Interview date

Thursday 20th November 2025

Note

We only accept applications submitted via our website. https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=4624031D7r