Office Manager, HR & Cover

Eteach; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy in Leicester is seeking an Office Manager to provide high-quality administrative support while managing office staff and services. The role includes enhancing communication within the school community, ensuring adherence to policies, and supporting HR functions. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and previous experience in administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in office management and HR administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage full administrative service and support the Business Manager.
• Liaise with various stakeholders on administrative policies and procedures.
• Administer teacher cover arrangements and HR enquiries.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an Office Manager who will demonstrate strong organisational and administrative skills and experience, working closely with the Business Manager to manage a full administrative service, achieve strategic objectives of the academy whilst providing high quality office support. The post will also provide an effective and efficient HR administration service; responding to all HR enquiries, maintaining accurate HR system and administer teacher cover arrangements in line with parameters set by the Senior Leadership Team

Working pattern will be agreed with successful candidate on appointment.

Some Responsibilities:

• To work closely with the Business Manager ensuring a high standard of service and administrative support is achieved within the Academy administrative functions, manage allocated resources, prioritising tasks and work, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Take full management responsibility for the administrative and office staff, including reception & student reception.
• To assist with the development and implementation of the Academy’s administration support policies, systems, and procedures; ensuring that they adhere to agreed standards and relevant legislation or guidelines, including for example trips and medical care for students.
• To support the school in achieving positive and effective lines of communication with all staff parents/carers, the local community, and other users of the Academy’s facilities.
• Liaises with and answers queries from various stakeholders, including parents/carers and staff on admin policy, procedures, and best practice.
• To devise recording sheets and databases to monitor and report on metrics
• To liaise with payroll and deal with pay and pension queries
• To arrange Occupational Health referrals in conjunction with the Business Manager
• To process contracts for Teachers and Support Staff, calculate annual leave entitlements and term time contracts

Visits to the campus are welcome - please contact Tracey Malsbury, PA to Headteacher/SLT.

Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 11 June 2025

It is anticipated that interviews will be held within 1 week of the closing date, however please be aware that should a suitable application be received, the school may choose to interview before the closing date.