Office Manager

Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy has a rare and truly exciting opportunity to appoint an experienced, efficient and personable Office Manager who will join us in January 2027. This is a unique opportunity to join and be part of a highly successful primary school serving a mixed community. The role of the Office Manager is a busy one; there is always plenty to do so we need an individual who can turn their hand to all requirements and who can be flexible with day-to-day duties. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and will manage the smooth day-to-day running of the administration process across the academy.

The main purpose of this role is to ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the main office and to proactively support the development of a dynamic learning community through effective delivery of administrative services to meet the needs of every stakeholder.

We can offer our successful candidate:

• The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT academy
• A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
• A stunning environment with modern building, excellent resources and facilities
• A strong commitment to support professional development opportunities
• A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team

The basis of this role is permanent working 37.5 hours per week (8:30am - 4:30pm , Monday - Friday), Term Time + 1 week of inset and offering an actual salary of £29,981.25 per annum (£33,610 full-time equivalent) based on experience.

Working with us at Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy

Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy is a vibrant school where a strong community spirit is at the heart of everything we do. We're incredibly proud of our 'Outstanding ' rating from Ofsted in all areas, a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire school community. We believe in providing a wonderful learning environment for our students and staff alike. Our dedicated team is committed to maintaining a friendly, caring atmosphere while ensuring children develop a broad range of life skills. We want every child to become a confident, independent learner who respects others and can articulate their thoughts and feelings.

We teach the National Curriculum through the engaging framework of the IB Primary Years Programme, which is responsive to our students' interests and backgrounds. In addition to mastering essential literacy and numeracy skills, our children develop scientific, technological, creative, and critical thinking abilities. This prepares them for life in the wider world and fosters an internationally minded perspective. We're always eager to build new partnerships within our community to provide our students with exciting opportunities and an enriched learning experience.

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Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): [email protected] / 01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.