Office Manager
| Posting date: | 24 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,537 to £34,434 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary shown above is pro rata, based on an Full Time Equivalent of £31,537 to £34,434 (Grade H, Scale Points 18-23) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2026 |
| Location: | Manor Church of England Academy, Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6PA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Heartwood Learning Trust. |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you a highly organised, proactive leader with a passion for keeping schools running smoothly? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Office Manager to lead our busy administration function and play a pivotal role in the day-to-day success of our school.
Working closely with the Principal and senior leaders, you will oversee school administration, finance processes, reception services and support staff, ensuring efficient systems, excellent customer service and a welcoming environment for pupils, families and visitors. This is a varied and rewarding role requiring strong organisational, financial and people-management skills, alongside the ability to work independently and use initiative.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have experience in administration and budget management, and are committed to supporting the education and wellbeing of young people, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Job Title Only
Travel Required: Yes / No / Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
Working closely with the Principal and senior leaders, you will oversee school administration, finance processes, reception services and support staff, ensuring efficient systems, excellent customer service and a welcoming environment for pupils, families and visitors. This is a varied and rewarding role requiring strong organisational, financial and people-management skills, alongside the ability to work independently and use initiative.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have experience in administration and budget management, and are committed to supporting the education and wellbeing of young people, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Job Title Only
Travel Required: Yes / No / Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.