An exciting opportunity has arisen for Office Manager/Exams Officer at Oastlers School.

Oastlers School is a Trauma Informed UK School.  We help children and young people move towards positive emotional and relational health so that learning — and lives — can flourish. 

Our fantastic school is a well‑established, designated SEMH specialist provision with capacity to serve 179 learners, supported by a team of talented colleagues, across two sites in central Bradford and Keighley.  We are a school that’s proudly part of Exceed Academies Trust — a high‑reputation family of 14 schools with a system‑lead role through the Exceed Teaching School Hub and outstanding Exceed SCITT.  You’ll collaborate, contribute and grow within a Trust that believes in inclusive, community‑minded excellence. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for organising and managing the schools administrative and office systems, including HR, finance and facilities and ensuring the smooth running of the school.  The candidate will also manage the schools examination process . Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure that all relevant activities run smoothly and efficiently, supporting our commitment to delivering an outstanding education for our learners.

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at www.oastlers.co.uk 

The successful candidate will:

• Plan, develop and monitor support services, including coordination and delegation of relevant activities 
• Take a lead role in the recruitment/induction/appraisal/training and development/mentoring of school and agency staff;managing associated employment procedures and HR matters
• Manage the school examination process for GCSE and vocational qualifications 
• Provide detailed analysis and evaluation of data and produce detailed reports/information as required
• Hold full responsibility for the Single Central Record for the school
• Line manage administrative, site and support staff (as appropriate) 
• Support with budget monitoring and financial processes in collaboration with the Headteacher 
• Have experience in operations, administration or business management 
• Hold knowledge of health and safety/first aid/medical/fire safety regulations/requirements 

We can offer:

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Fantastic  facilities
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting.  In order to do so, please contact Jeanine Fairbairn on 01274 307456  to make the necessary arrangements. 

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

 Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice.  We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.  We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations.  We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable.  Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form.  Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.