Office Manager

Job description
Office Manager
Salary: Scale 5 - Scale 6 £27,711 - £32,654 pro rata per annum,

£25,024 - £29,476 actual per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, full time, term time plus 2 flexi weeks

Start Date: 25th August 2026
Closing Date: 7th July 2026

Are you an experienced, organised, and proactive administrator looking for your next opportunity in a thriving and inclusive school? Firbeck Academy, part of the Nova Education Trust, is seeking a skilled Office Manager to lead and coordinate the operational heartbeat of our school.

As our Office Manager, you will:
• Lead the day-to-day management of the school office and support staff
• Be a key partner to the Head Teacher, enabling them to focus on pupil achievement
• Oversee HR, admissions, Compliance, Health & Safety, Finance Administration, and Facilities management
• Ensure the smooth running of key back-office services and administrative systems

We’re looking for someone with:
• A strong background in administration (education experience desirable)
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Confidence managing systems, processes and people
• A passion for supporting education and a commitment to safeguarding

At Firbeck Academy, you will be part of a warm and supportive community where every member of staff plays a vital role in helping our children thrive.

To apply:
Please visit www.novaeducationtrust.net/careers to submit your application form. For more about our school, visit www.firbeck.org.uk

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.