School Office Leader: Drive Operations & Student Support

King's Leadership Academy Bolton; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

LGPS

BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is seeking an experienced and proactive Office Manager to lead the busy school office, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, professionalism and warm customer service for students, families, staff and visitors.

You will implement efficient administrative processes, manage records securely, and collaborate with operations and senior leaders to support the academy's aims within a modern, purpose-built environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced, highly organised and proactive Office Manager.
• Lead a busy school office with professionalism, efficiency and warmth.
• Experience in providing exceptional administrative service to students, families, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective day-to-day running of the Academy office and administrative function.
• Provide leadership, support and direction to the administrative team, ensuring high standards of professionalism and customer service.
• Ensure students, parents, carers, staff, visitors and external agencies receive a welcoming, efficient and professional service.
• Coordinate and oversee Academy correspondence, telephone calls, emails, general enquiries and administrative processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and ensure information is managed securely and in accordance with data protection requirements.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes, including interview arrangements, new starter administration and relevant documentation.
• Coordinate administrative arrangements for Academy events, meetings, parents' evenings, trips and other key activities.
• Ensure Reception and office functions are appropriately organised and staffed, arranging cover where required.
• Support the effective use of Academy systems and identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and ways of working.
• Monitor administrative deadlines and ensure essential tasks are completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager, senior leaders and colleagues across the Academy to support wider operational priorities.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional conduct at all times.
• Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the Principal or senior leaders.
• Full duties and the person specification are outlined in the recruitment pack attached.

Job description

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is seeking an experienced and proactive Office Manager to lead the busy school office, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, professionalism and warm customer service for students, families, staff and visitors.

You will implement efficient administrative processes, manage records securely, and collaborate with operations and senior leaders to support the academy's aims within a modern, purpose-built environment.