Office Manager at Lindens Academy

Beacon Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme for all new staff

CPD opportunities

Annual conferences

Professional coaching

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

Lindens Academy in Streetly, part of the Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust, is seeking an experienced administrative leader to enhance the efficiency of our school office. You will line manage admin staff, oversee financial processes, and contribute to service planning in a supportive, collaborative environment.

We offer a strong development programme, induction for new staff, extensive CPD opportunities, and access to coaching, with safeguarding as a key priority. This is a full-time, on-site role.

Responsibilities

• To promote the highest standards within the administrative function of the academy
• Line managing administrative staff
• Manage financial processes within academy, in line with the expectations of the Academy Trust
• Assist with all the planning and development of support services

Job description

About this Role

Lindens Academy is a mainstream setting with an Additional ResourceProvision for supporting pupils with complex medical needs and physicaldisabilities. It is a welcoming and inclusive academy, servingchildren aged 3 to 11 in Streetly, part of the Walsallcommunity. We are extremely proud to be part of the Lighthouse MultiAcademy Trust, working collaboratively to inspire and support every child'slearning journey.

We place strong emphasis on well-being,safety, and respect, ensuring that all children feel valued, supported andready to embrace new challenges. We celebrate diversity and cater to awide range of needs, including specialist support provision, so that everychild can thrive both academically and personally. Our friendly and dedicatedstaff work closely with families and the wider community to nurture a positivelearning environment where children flourish.

MainResponsibilities (see attached job description for further details):

• To promote the highest standards within the administrative function ofthe academy
• Line managing administrative staff
• Manage financial processes within academy, in line with the expectationsof the Academy Trust
• Assist with all the planning and development of support services

What we offer you:

• Afriendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positiverelationships across the academy, the Trust and in the local community.
• Highquality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
• ExcellentCPD opportunities
• Annualconferences with keynote speakers.
• Accessto professional coaching.
• Asupportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust'sCentral Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupilwelfare, SEND and behaviour.
• Accessto Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
• Accessto discounts through our Reward partner Perkbox.

AtThe Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust, we put children first, pioneeringexcellence and championing every child. All our academies, ranging from a small infant academy to large primary academies,work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more about The Lighthouse MultiAcademy Trust and the location of our academies at: www.lhmat.com

AtThe Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust, we take the wellbeing and mental health ofour staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staffwell-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways forevery member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstandingprofessional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programmewith a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to allemployees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365days a year.

Onlythose shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for thoseshortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2025 online searches will be completed as part ofthe due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that ispublicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that ashortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that mayharm the reputation of the academy. Ifany issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates willhave an opportunity to address this at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be requiredon provisional offer, including a check of the Children's Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with therequirements of Keeping children safe in education 2025 will be completed following a provisionaloffer of appointment. Where applicable,if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or workedoutside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.

TheLighthouse Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers ofemployment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and otheremployment checks. Our academy Safeguarding Policy for one of our Trust academiesis attached for reference.

Closing date: Friday 25th September at midday.

Interviews: Friday2nd October