Office Manager - Full-time

Valley Invicta Academies Trust; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Tonbridge is looking for an Office Manager to oversee administrative processes. This full-time role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure. Applicants should have a solid background in administration and experience in a busy office environment is required. The position offers an opportunity to support a nurturing education environment for children.

Qualifications

• Solid background in administration or admin management.
• Experience in a busy office environment required.
• Previous work in a school environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of administrative processes.
• Support staff in delivering education and pastoral support.

Skills

Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail

Composed and calm under pressure

Deadline driven

Proactive and works with urgency

Team player

Job description

Type of Position: Office Manager

Subject: Primary Education

Salary: VIAT 6: £20505 - £23307 actual salary FTE £27979

Start Date: January 2026

Closing Date: 13 October 2025 4pm

Valley Invicta Academies Trust is looking to recruit an Office Manager to our Primary School at Leybourne Chase.

This position is full-time, term time only, working Monday to Thursday from 8.00-16.00 and Friday 8.00-15.30.

If you enjoy working in a busy environment, where no one day is the same – this could be for you.

The administration and office team is the backbone of the school. This position is key in overseeing the efficient and effective delivery of administrative processes and procedures which enable our staff to deliver a first class education and supportive, nurturing pastoral support to our pupils.

Are You

• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail?
• Composed, calm and work well under pressure?
• Deadline driven and solution focused?
• Proactive, working with pace and urgency?
• A supportive team player who can work as a group or independently?

We are looking for someone with a solid background in administration / admin management, with previous experience of working within a busy office environment. Previous work within a school environment is desirable but not essential.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more about this position, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or contact the school direct on 01732 840908 to discuss the role and/or arrange a visit to school.

To apply for this position, please complete an application form and send to: [e-mail].

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found the school's website policy page, and our Recruitment of Ex-offenders policy can be found here.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.