Post: Office Manager
Location: Courtlands School, Widney Lane, Plymouth, PL6 5JS
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade E Pt 15 - 20; £30,024 - £32,597
Actual Salary Range:
Contract Type: Permanent, part time, term time only + 2 weeks (41 weeks per year)
Contract Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday
Join Our School as an Office Manager
Are you an organised, proactive and experienced administrator looking for a rewarding role within education? We are seeking an exceptional Office Manager to lead our busy school office and play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our school. This opportunity is based on the information provided in the Job Description.
As Office Manager, you will be at the heart of our school community, ensuring high-quality administrative, financial and organisational support is delivered across the school. Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders, you will help create an environment where pupils and staff can thrive.
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding position that combines office management, administration, finance and people management responsibilities. You will:
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the school office.
- Lead, support and develop a small administrative team.
- Coordinate admissions and pupil data management.
- Support payroll processes, absence administration and overtime claims.
- Assist with financial monitoring and administration.
- Organise school trips, events and meetings.
- Support health and safety compliance across the school.
- Attend Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body meetings where required.
- Maintain effective systems, records and procedures that support the school's operations.
About You
We are looking for a confident and highly organised professional who can prioritise competing demands and work independently when required. You will have:
Essential Requirements
- Experience working within a school environment.
- Experience managing and developing administrative staff.
- Experience of financial administration and financial systems.
- Experience of HR systems and procedures.
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- A methodical and accurate approach to work.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or an equivalent qualification.
You'll Also Be
- A strong team player with a positive and professional approach.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and manage changing priorities.
- Committed to confidentiality, safeguarding and compliance.
- Passionate about delivering excellent service to pupils, families and colleagues.
About the School
Courtlands Special School Academy caters for primary aged children who have moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH), and other complex needs.
Within this there is a wide range of needs, such as children with mild medical issues, developmental disorders such as ADHD and Dyspraxia, Autism and speech and language difficulties.
Courtlands is an amazing place to come to with a real feel of positivity, acceptance and camaraderie. You see targeted therapies many other schools do not offer and a curriculum that is designed to meet the additional needs of our pupils. You see learning organised to meet the developmental needs of the children and we have the confidence to buck the trend, stand out, and to aim for the outstanding.
To attend Courtlands, your child must have an Education, Health and Care Plan and meet the special needs described above. Your mainstream school or nursery SENCo can apply to your local authority for a place, and a panel of heads and other professionals decide whether this school is appropriate.
We have a maximum of 100 children here at any one time ranging in age from 4 to 11 years old. We take pupils from Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall and we welcome prospective visits from interested parents, SENCos or Local Authority Officers.
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the Southwest of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 20 academies in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at [email protected].
Closing date: for applications is 25th August 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 2nd September 2026
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction; are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
