Office Manager
Permanent Contract
Start Date: 1September 2026 or sooner if available, depending on pre-employment checks
Hours: 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday, Term Time only (including inset days) plus 2 additional weeks (41 working weeks, plus pro rata holiday allowance of 6.17 weeks)
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 actual (£28,663 - £30,868 FTE) depending on experience
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 7th June 2026
About the role
This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join a large Outstanding secondary school as the Office Manager, playing a pivotal role at the heart of our school community.
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional individual to provide confidential, high-level administrative support to the Executive Principal / Head of School, while leading and managing the smooth and efficient running of the school office and first aid provision.
This is a key role within the school, requiring excellent interpersonal skills, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Acting as the primary point of contact Executive Principal / Head of School
- Managing correspondence
- Providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team
- Leading and managing the school office, ensuring a professional and efficient service
- Line managing administrative staff and first aid staff
- Supporting school events, communications, and stakeholder engagement
- Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and school policies
About you
The successful candidate will:
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have substantial administrative experience, ideally within a school or similar environment
- be highly organised, detail-focused, and able to prioritise effectively
- demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and integrity at all times
- have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- be confident leading a team and managing office operations
- be proactive, flexible, and committed to supporting the wider life of the school
Why join Avonbourne?
At Avonbourne Academies, our work is guided by five core REACH values: Respect, Equality, Ambition, Community, and Hard Work & Determination. These values underpin everything we do, from the way we teach and lead, to the culture we build for our students and staff. We believe in developing not only academic excellence, but strong character, resilience and integrity. As part of our team, you will play an important role in modelling and nurturing these qualities in the young people we serve.
Since joining United Learning in August 2019, Avonbourne Academies have gone from strength to strength:
Avonbourne Boys’ Academy – Rated OUTSTANDING in November 2023- Avonbourne Girls’ Academy – Rated OUTSTANDING in all categories in October 2024
We can offer you:
an excellent working environment- the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team
- one personal day every academic year
- access to the Local Government Pension Scheme – Avonbourne contribute 23.6% each month on top of your contribution!
- occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family
- access to our health care cash planand rewards scheme after six months service.
- continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
- competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
Avonbourne Academies are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Note – We reserve the right to close the vacancy early prior to the published closing date and interview and offer to a strong candidate. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible. No further applications will be accepted once closed.
For more information
To apply, please complete the online application form.
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Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 7th June 2026
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