School Office Manager (Maternity Cover)

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust; Earl Shilton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi-Academy Trust in England is seeking an administration professional to lead its Office and Administration team. This role covers a maternity leave for up to 12 months and includes maintaining pupil data, managing school admissions, and providing support to the Headteacher and other staff. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in an administrative capacity, strong communication skills, and an ability to manage organizational tasks effectively. The position operates during school hours, from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Childcare access for employee's children

Qualifications

• Proven experience in office administration roles.
• Ability to maintain pupil data and manage school admissions.
• Strong organizational and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Office and Administration.
• Oversee the Administration Office and front office.
• Provide administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Experience in an administration office

Data management

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking an administration professional to lead and manage our Office and Administration. This role is for up to 12 months covering a maternity leave. The purpose of the role is to be responsible for maintaining pupil data including school admissions, HR and Payroll, Finance administration and providing administrative support to the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and other staff. You will oversee the Administration Office, provide guidance and support, and manage the front office as the first point of contact for the school community and visitors. The hours of work are 8.30am to 4.30pm. Due to the nature of this role, experience of working in an administration office is essential. If you have the skills and experience to support our pupils at St Peter's, we would be delighted to hear from you. We warmly welcome school visits, where you can experience our nurturing, welcoming atmosphere and see first‑hand how rewarding working here can be.

Why work for the St Thomas Aquinas Multi Academy Trust?

• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Childcare - If you have children that attend before/after school at one of the 23 schools in our Trust, that provide their own provision, as an employee you will be able to access this resource for free.

About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Our school is part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi‑Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire. Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development. The Trust and all our schools within our Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and other pre‑employment checks are required for successful applicants. The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust's Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long‑term health condition. Learn more about us on our socials: Instagram: @StThomasAquinasCMAT Facebook: @StThomasAquinasCMAT LinkedIn: @st‑thomas‑aquinas‑catholic‑multi‑academy‑trust