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Office Manager - George Betts Primary Academy
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The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust
About George Betts
George Betts is a caring, disciplined and happy environment. Pupils are provided with many opportunities to develop spiritually, socially, physically and intellectually in order to ensure that we are all ‘Learning for Life’. George Betts is a two form entry school situated within the heart of Sandwell, and is also part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust. We provide a strong curriculum, enabling our pupils to flourish. Our ethos is supportive and understanding. We recognise the importance of teamwork and value ‘staff voice’ in constantly shaping the future of education. We strive for excellence for our pupils in order to change their future lives and develop them into lifelong learners.
About the Role
We are seeking an organised, proactive Office Manager to lead our front office team and deliver high quality, confidential administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will be an efficient manager skilled in developing staff and optimising administrative processes particularly through Google Workspace and MIS systems like Arbor. You will bring exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a warm, professional manner when liaising with pupils, parents, and external agencies. If you are an adaptable, tech-savvy administrator who thrives in a dynamic school environment, we would love to hear from you.
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Required Qualifications
- Educated to GCSE Grade C in English & Maths (or equivalent)
- NVQ in Business Administration (or equivalent)
Experience
- Experience managing a busy office
- Knowledge of computerised school management systems (Google and Arbor desirable)
- Experience working in an Educational setting
To Apply
To apply, the application pack is attached or email Jay Handley, HR Manager at Jay.Handley@gbshp.org. Application forms should be returned to Jay Handley by email no later than 9am Wednesday 21st October 2026.
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Safeguarding
George Betts Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.
Job Details
- Reporting to: Principal
- Start Date: 30th November 2026
- Hours: Part Time 30 hours per week (Monday to Thursday), Term Time Only Plus Training Days (39 weeks) 8.00am to 4.00pm
- Grade: Band E, Points 18 - 25, starting salary around £23,656 pro rata/per annum
- Location: George Betts Primary Academy, West End Avenue, Smethwick B66 1RF
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover Contract
- Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 21st October 2026 (The closing date may be brought forward or extended depending on the number of applications)
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