Office Manager - George Betts Primary Academy

WMJobs; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

George Betts Primary Academy, part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust, is seeking a well-organised Office Manager to lead the front office and provide confidential admin support to the Senior Leadership Team. The role focuses on efficient processes, strong communication and a warm professional approach with pupils, parents and external agencies.

This 30-hour, term-time-plus-training-days position (Fixed Term Maternity Cover) is based in Smethwick, with a pro rata salary around £23,656.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE Grade C in English & Maths (or equivalent).
• NVQ in Business Administration (or equivalent).
• Experience using school management systems (Google Workspace and Arbor desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the front office team and deliver high quality confidential admin support to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Develop staff and optimise administrative processes using Google Workspace and Arbor.
• Liaise with pupils, parents and external agencies with a warm, professional manner.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Strong communication

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C)

NVQ in Business Administration

Tools

Google Workspace

Arbor

Job description

The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust, George Betts is a caring, disciplined and happy environment. Pupils are provided with many opportunities to develop spiritually, socially, physically and intellectually in order to ensure that we are all ‘Learning for Life’. George Betts is a two form entry school situated within the heart of Sandwell, and is also part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust. We provide a strong curriculum, enabling our pupils to flourish. Our ethos is supportive and understanding. We recognise the importance of teamwork and value ‘staff voice’ in constantly shaping the future of education. We strive for excellence for our pupils in order to change their future lives and develop them into lifelong learners.

We are seeking an organised, proactive Office Manager to lead our front office team and deliver high quality, confidential administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will be an efficient manager skilled in developing staff and optimising administrative processes particularly through Google Workspace and MIS systems like Arbor. You will bring exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a warm, professional manner when liaising with pupils, parents, and external agencies. If you are an adaptable, tech-savvy administrator who thrives in a dynamic school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Required Qualifications:

• Educated to GCSE Grade C in English & Maths (or equivalent)
• NVQ in Business Administration (or equivalent)

Experience:

• Experience managing a busy office
• Knowledge of computerised school management systems (Google and Arbor desirable)
• Experience working in an Educational setting

George Betts Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Reporting to: Principal

Start Date: 30th November 2026

Hours

Part Time 30 hours per week (Monday to Thursday), Term Time Only Plus Training Days (39 weeks) 8.00am to 4.00pm

Grade

Band E, Points 18 - 25, starting salary around £23,656 pro rata/per annum

Location

George Betts Primary Academy, West End Avenue, Smethwick B66 1RF

Contract Type

Fixed Term Maternity Cover Contract

Closing Date

9am Wednesday 21st October 2026 (The closing date may be brought forward or extended depending on the number of applications)