Office Manager

Rivington and Blackrod High School; Rivington; On-site; GBP 30,866 - 34,260; Full time

Job summary

Rivington & Blackrod High School is seeking an Office Manager to lead our busy administrative and reception team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and a welcoming front of house for staff, students, and visitors.

The post is full-time and permanent, with an actual salary of £30,866–£34,260 and a 37-hour week time structure (term time plus 3 weeks). September 2026 start; closing date 16 July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's administrative and reception team to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Job description

Rivington & Blackrod High School

Office Manager

Salary: Grade G SCP23 - SCP27

37 Hours per week - Term Time, Plus 3 weeks

Actual Salary - £30,866 - £34,260

Full Time - Permanent

Required for September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a professional, highly organised and proactive Office Manager to lead our busy administrative and reception team. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to play a key role in ensuring the smooth day to day operation of our school’s administration and reception function.

The school has strong links with the local community with a heritage of over 450 years and is successful and popular with parents. You will be joining a staff team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community committed to young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

We strive to meet the needs of every learner; drive them, motivate them and support them to achieve. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter.

Rivington & Blackrod is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust and we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in teamwork and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Trust website.

To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/

Closing date: 10.00am on Thursday 16th July 2026

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Rivington and Blackrod High School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in teamwork and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.