Office Manager (Oakwood Primary Academy) at East Sussex County Council

Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

31545.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Staff Management, Organisational Skills, IT Systems Proficiency, Administrative Support, Teamwork, Communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Hours of work: 37.5 Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only (As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Closing date: Thursday 26 March 2026 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Oakwood Primary Academy Magnolia Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 0SS Phone: 01323 501251 Email: OPAOffice@oakwoodpa.org.uk [OPAOffice@oakwoodpa.org.uk] Website: https://www.oakwoodprimaryacademy.org/ [https://www.oakwoodprimaryacademy.org/] Please note, we do not accept CVs. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. Oakwood Primary Academy is looking to recruit an experienced and committed Office Manager on a permanent basis to join their friendly office team. As Office Manager, you will hold a key post of responsibility within the school, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school office, the hub of the school, and providing high quality and effective administrative support for the school leadership team. We would love to hear from you if: * you have a warm, friendly, and professional manner * you have GCSE level 4 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent * you have experience of staff management * you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team * you have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload * you are confident using a range of IT systems In return for your passion and commitment, we offer: * A supportive team who place our values of Knowledge, Equality, Determination and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations * Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD * A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment * A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff * The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way * Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books * Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact the school on opaoffice@oakwoodpa.org.uk [opaoffice@oakwoodpa.org.uk] or 01323 501251. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible. Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly follow this link to submit your application: https://auroraacademies.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaign/DetailsEmpView?campaignRef=SCH-AAT-0244 [https://auroraacademies.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaign/DetailsEmpView?campaignRef=SCH-AAT-0244]. Additional Information The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Responsibilities

The Office Manager holds a key post of responsibility ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school office, which serves as the hub of the school. This role provides high quality and effective administrative support for the school leadership team.