Part-time Office Manager

St Teresa's; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Larkrise Primary School, part of Quantum Multi-Academy Trust in Chelmsford, seeks an organised and reliable Office Manager to support finance, HR and day-to-day administration. The role requires strong ICT skills, Arbor knowledge, and a good standard of English and mathematics.

DBS checks will be undertaken for the selected candidate. The successful applicant will work 28 hours per week across Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with additional hours Tue/Thu optional, reporting to the Headteacher and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school office is desirable with strong office/management skills.
• Good knowledge of Arbor and strong ICT skills are desirable.
• A good level of English and mathematics is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the trust central team with finance and HR.
• Work with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team on school administration and operational matters.
• Oversee the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school office.
• Act as a key point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, governors, visitors and external agencies.
• Managing pupil admissions, attendance, pupil records, trips, clubs, school communications and other aspects of school life.
• Managing all clerical and administrative operations.
• Line-management of administrative assistants.
• Pupil welfare - first aid and managing medical needs across the school.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

ICT skills

Arbor knowledge

Finance & HR support

Leadership

Education

School office experience

Tools

Arbor

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2144-122 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 6

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 18/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

28 hours per week. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8.30 - 16.00pm. Tuesday or Thursday 8.30am - 16.00pm

To commence as soon as possible

Larkrise Primary School is part of Quantum Multi-Academy Trust and is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, reliable and capable office manager.

We are seeking a well-organised, professional and positive office manager to join our friendly staff team. The successful candidate will be very well organised, with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to demonstrate strong initiative and flexibility. A good level of English and mathematics is required.

Previous experience of working in a school office is desirable, with a strong track record of office and management skills. A good knowledge of Arbor is desirable, together with very strong ICT skills.

Duties will include:

• Supporting the trust central team with finance and HR
• Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team on school administration and operational matters
• Oversee the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school office
• Act as a key point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, governors, visitors and external agencies
• Managing pupil admissions, attendance, pupil records, trips, clubs, school communications and other aspects of school life
• Managing all clerical and administrative operations
• Line-management of administrative assistants
• Pupil welfare - first aid and managing medical needs across the school

Quantum Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS.

Due to the number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advertisement has closed.

Interview date:TBC

Information about the School

Larkrise Primary School is situated in Great Baddow, south of Chelmsford City Centre. It is part of the newly formed Quantum Multi-Academy Trust.

Larkrise is a vibrant one-form entry primary school, serving the local community in Great Baddow, Chelmsford. We pride ourselves on our happy, ambitious and inclusive ethos that is reflective of our vision and values. We recognise what a great privilege and responsibility it is to be trusted with shaping a child's early opportunities, experiences and holistic development. For this reason, we are restless in our pursuit to provide the highest standards of wellbeing and education possible.

Our teachers and staff are our greatest asset and our pupils benefit immensely from great relationships with staff they know and trust. We will always strive to fosterclose relations between school, parent and child as we believe this is essential for a child to learn, thrive and achieve.

QMAT is a dynamic and forward-thinking trust, comprising of one large secondary school and seven thriving primary schools, all rated Good or better by Ofsted. Our schools are united by a shared culture of excellence, where relationships, opportunity, care, and kindness are at the heart of everything we do.

We set high standards and expectations, nurturing the potential in every child and empowering them to forge successful pathways for the future. Our ethos is not just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it—with integrity, compassion, and a relentless commitment to improvement.

To find out more about QMAT or to view trust 'Policies, GDPR & Privacy Notices' or 'Governance' information visit the website: www.qmat.co.uk

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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