Office Manager

The Leigh Academy; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Maidstone seeks a proactive Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of the school office, supporting staff, students, and families. The role offers a salary of £25,408 per annum, with working hours from 8:15am to 4:15pm, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate is highly organised and has experience in school administration.

Qualifications

• Proactive and dedicated with excellent attention to detail.
• Reliable and approachable demeanour.
• Experience in school administration or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.
• Support staff, students, and families in a professional manner.
• Maintain a welcoming and organised school environment.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

At Leigh Academy Snowfields, we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed, and that starts with a strong, supportive team behind the scenes. We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and dedicated Office Manager to join us—someone who can ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our school office and play a key role in supporting staff, students, and families. This role isn’t just an administrative position; it’s an opportunity to make a real difference by keeping our school running efficiently and welcoming for everyone who walks through the door.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.
• Support staff, students, and families in a timely, professional manner.
• Contribute to maintaining a welcoming and well-organised school environment.

Qualifications

• Highly organised, proactive, and dedicated with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a reliable, approachable demeanour.
• Experience in school administration or transferable skills from a similar setting.
• Commitment to supporting the school community and embracing our vision for continuous improvement.

Benefits and Terms

This is a permanent opportunity with a salary of £25,408 per annum (£29,146 full-time equivalent), based on 37.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week inset. Working hours are 8:15am–4:15pm, Monday to Friday.