Hove Learning Federation is comprised of West Hove Infant School and Hove Junior School, serving over 1,000 children on our 3 sites – School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Office Manager to oversee our 3 sites – School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road – and also work as part of a formal collaboration with Brunswick Primary. Flexible working is required as the jobholder will be expected to work across all of our sites.
Working hours: 37 hours per week.
Monday to Thursday 8.00 am until 4.00 pm and Friday 8.00 am until 3.30 pm.
Paid weeks per year: 47.36 weeks + 2 weeks for working during the school holiday (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Start date: As soon as possible
About the Role
The Office Manager has an important role to play within our school community. Working under the direction of the Executive Headteacher and working collaboratively with the School Business Manager and Senior Premises Manager, the jobholder will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our school sites and have experience of running the day-to-day operations of busy and demanding offices.
Key Responsibilities and Skills:
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Supervising and managing staff
- Office procedures and systems
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Organisation and time management
- Problem-solving and decision making
- Risk assessments and compliance
- Health and safety processes
- Premises management
Closing date: 17th September 2026
Interview date: 23rd September 2026
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office:
[email protected]
Telephone: (01273) 916609
Website: www.westhoveinfantschool.co.uk and www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk
Additional Information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
We are proud that our school is a culturally rich and diverse place of learning, and we are keen to encourage people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to apply and join our staff team. The school has a strong focus on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion for our pupils, staff and governors and we are passionate about creating an environment where every pupil can thrive. We are also very proud that Hove Junior School is an Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence.
Company Information
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
West Hove Infant and Hove Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.
