Office Manager
Albourne Church of England Primary School, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9DH15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
16 December 2026
Closing date
27 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours Monday to Friday, Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £22,594.06 p.a. (£26, 824FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for:
Our ideal Office Manager will be:
- Kind, professional and approachable, providing a warm welcome to pupils, families, staff and visitors.
- Highly organised and efficient, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Skilled at coordinating school administration, finance and operational systems to keep the school running smoothly.
- Proactive, flexible and solution-focused, with the confidence to respond to the challenges of a busy school environment.
- An excellent communicator who can build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, governors and external partners.
- A positive team player who enjoys being fully involved in school life and contributing to whole-school success.
- Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and the wellbeing of every member of our school community.
- Ready to embrace our ethos and bring The Albourne Way to life every day.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A lovely working atmosphere
- An innovative school
- A welcoming and supportive Albourne Family
- Cheerful and motivated pupils who thrive in their learning environment.
- A dedicated and passionate staff team committed to Supportive professional development opportunities.
- Ongoing support and guidance from Hurst Education Trust, our multi-academy trust
- A proactive and collaborative governing body providing a thoughtful balance of support and challenge.
Further information about the job
Our vision is The Albourne Way – Living life to the full and we ensure that all children do this by experiencing an engaging curriculum, excellent teaching, unique opportunities such as performing on a professional stage, a wide and diverse range of trips, rich learning experiences and opportunities to develop leadership skills.
As part of the Hurst Education Trust, we are passionate about education, developing excellent teachers through high-quality training and collaboration with other schools.
Our mission is that every child at our school embarks on an exciting learning journey, where they make incredible progress from their starting points, enjoy school and leave us as responsible citizens for the future.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Albourne Church of England Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 177 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- fkeeling@hurst.education
- Phone number
- 01273832003
Albourne Church of England Primary School is a one-form entry primary school in the village of Albourne, at the foot of the South Downs, West Sussex.
The Albourne Way - Living life to the full: Albourne Church of England Primary School is ambitious, nurturing and an exciting learning community. Using our Albourne Learners, children follow The Albourne Way, are encouraged to flourish, become independent learners, be the person they are capable of being and live their life to the full.
Arranging a visit to Albourne Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email fkeeling@hurst.education.
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