Job Title: Office Manager

Want to make a difference to young people? 

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?  

 We are looking for an Office Manager who can bring energy, organisation, and a touch of magic to our day‑to‑day operations. This is the heartbeat role of our workplace — the person who keeps everything running smoothly, supports the team, and helps create an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Key responsibilities:

Responsible for managing the Academy office, including line management of administrative and reception staff  

To provide confidential, efficient administrative support for the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team (SLT)  

Manage and update manual and digital record/information systems, including SIMS, CPOMS, ParentPay and other software deployed by the Academy.  

To maintain the Academy annual diary of events and deadlines and plan administrative work accordingly  

Pay range: NJC SCP 23 £31,838.72 - NJC SCP 27 £35,339.37 + London Inner £3,698.52

Based on 37 hours a week/ 41 working weeks per year

Qualifications and Skills:

GCSE in Math and English at Grade C or Above

Excellent team management skills  and experience of excellent service delivery  

Excellent operational IT and communication skills 

Flexible, highly organized, able to multi-task and use initiative to priorities work to meet deadlines

What are we about? 

Join a trust that is going places! 

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard. 

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence. 

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive. 

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk   

Benefits:  

Financial and Lifestyle 

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting. 

Professional Growth and Development 

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities. 

Culture and Wellbeing 

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success. 

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information. 

How to apply: 

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. 

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.