Office Manager

TES FE News; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Reading seeks an Office Manager to lead the school office. The role involves ensuring high-quality administrative support for staff and stakeholders, promoting educational success. Candidates passionate about transforming lives through learning and with relevant experience are encouraged to apply. Flexible work arrangements are available, with opportunities to visit the school and meet with leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong ambition for educational success.
• Experience in administrative roles.
• Customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school office team for effective administration.
• Ensure high quality service to stakeholders.
• Support staff for the best educational experience.

Job description

Job Overview

Full-time, term time plus additional weeks, this is flexible dependant on skillset of the successful applicant.

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate

This is an exciting position for a candidate who has a passion that education can “transform lives through learning”. We are looking to welcome a colleague to join our team who has a strong ambition that our school can serve every child in the community and a belief that we learn every day from experiences and our colleagues.

The Office Manager plays a vital role in leading the school office team to ensure that high quality administrative and customer service is delivered to all stakeholders within the school community, this service also supports our staff to provide the best possible educational experience for our students.

Theale Green School is part of the Activate Learning Education Trust consisting of six secondary schools. Our purpose is to be “School of Choice for the Community”, which we have continually proved over the last four years with significant growth in student numbers, and improved outcomes. We pride ourselves in equipping our students with the skills needed for their future careers and lives.

There is an opportunity for potential candidates to visit the school and meet Charlotte Badarello, Headteacher. Please contact Anita McIntyre HR Manager on 0118 930 8510 or via email at [e-mail] to arrange a visit to the school and conversation with Charlotte.

For more information visit: https://www.thealegreen.w-berks.sch.uk/ and https://www.alet.org.uk/

Closing date for applications is: 9am, Thursday 16 October 2025.

Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 21 October 2025.

Should we receive an overwhelming response we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner.

As an Activate Learning Education Trust school we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Any post within the Trust is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.