Office Manager

St Mary's Fields Academy; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s Fields Academy is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the administrative team. This role involves overseeing HR, governance, and procurement while ensuring high standards across school business operations. A committed individual with outstanding communication and organizational skills is required for helping foster a thriving educational environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Office Manager or similar administrative role.
• Strong skills in HR and recruitment.
• Ability to maintain compliance and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative operations and staff management.
• Ensure compliance with HR and health and safety regulations.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Academy.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

HR

Admin

Job description

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St Mary’s Fields is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead our administrative team within the Academy. The Office Manager will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of administration across a number of aspects of school business including HR, Health and Safety, Governance, Procurement in addition to general school administration. This role forms part of the Academy’s leadership team and you will be expected to make a major contribution to the strategic direction of the school. As the Office Manager you will need to be a capable individual with assured skills in admin, organising staff, HR and recruitment, compliance and customer service. The school are therefore looking for a committed individual with outstanding communication skills to play a key role in the busy day-to-day operation of the school.

St Mary’s Fields Academy is a happy, friendly community where children enjoy all aspects of school life. We have a passionate team who are committed to providing the highest standards of education for all of our learners. We are a thriving and inclusive school that embraces a safe, motivated and friendly environment where both pupils and staff thrive. Situated at the heart of our diverse community, we celebrate the rich background of our pupils and their families, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration.

If you are passionate about education and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we would be delighted to welcome you to our Academy.

Please send a completed application form, using your personal statement to explain your interest in the role, how you meet the person specification and why you think you would be the right person for the job.

INTERVIEWS: We expect interviews to take place on Wednesday 9th July 2025

For an informal, confidential discussion about this opportunity, or to arrange a visit to our school please email: Mrs Helen Nott – Headteacher

(see attached information pack for full details)

Safeguarding Statement

The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we can expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom