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Office Manager – Light Hall School
To start on 1 September 2026 Full-time role, 39 weeks a year (to include 38 weeks of term time) Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary range: £32,957–£37,280 per annum Actual salary: £27,945–£31,960 per annum
Job Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small and dynamic Senior Leadership Team within a vibrant Secondary School supporting all ages 11-18. As Office Manager, you will be central to the smooth running of school life, helping to create a welcoming, professional, and highly organised environment for:
- Students
- Parents
- Staff
- Visitors
- The wider school community
This role would suit someone who enjoys being at the heart of a busy school environment, bringing people, processes, and priorities together so that the day runs smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Help lead a professional, welcoming, and responsive office team, supporting Business Support Assistants in the main office to provide an excellent service for the school community.
- Work closely with:
- The Executive Assistant to the Headteacher
- The Governance Professional
- Be trusted to support a wide range of important school priorities, including:
- Communication and organisation
- Governance-related administration
Core Expectations
- Your calm approach, attention to detail, and ability to keep things moving will make a real difference every day.
- You should be a confident, proactive, and highly organised individual who brings professionalism and a solution-focused approach.
- You will need:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships
- Commitment to maintaining the school’s high standards and values
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Collaborative Role
You will be a key link for:
- Parents and carers
- Colleagues
- Other stakeholders
Ensuring that:
- Information is handled carefully
- Priorities are understood
- The office remains a calm, organised, and effective hub for the school
Equal Opportunities
Light Hall School is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise and respect each individual’s right to equality of treatment and to be treated without discrimination.
Benefits
- The opportunity to be part of our supportive and inclusive Light Hall family.
- Induction and ongoing support.
- A range of staff benefits, including:
- Local government pension with a generous employer contribution.
- Free employee wellbeing services, such as:
- Free physiotherapy and chiropractor sessions.
- 24/7 GP consultations for staff and their children worldwide.
- Free flu jabs.
How to Apply
- Visit the school website: www.lighthall.co.uk
- Download a candidate pack and application form.
- Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 6 July 2026 (We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.)
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To arrange a visit
Contact Anna Williams, HR, Cover, and Office Manager:
- Phone: 0121 746 5060
- Email: HR@lighthall.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
Safeguarding Information
This post involves working in regulated activity with children. Light Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. As such, we expect its staff to share this commitment.
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All shortlisted candidates will be subject to safeguarding checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including:
- Self-declaration of criminal record.
- Online searches.
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Successful candidates will undergo:
- An enhanced DBS check.
- Additional safeguarding checks in line with current child protection policy and procedure.
This post carries safeguarding responsibilities as detailed in the job description and person specification.
Light Hall School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff to uphold this commitment.
- Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all successful candidates.
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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