Office Manager

Chipping Ongar Primary School, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9LA

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week. Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 16:00, Friday 8:00 – 15:30 Term time & 2 additional weeks Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 5 Points 8 – 11 (Actual salary £24,480 - £25,637) includes Fringe allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently seeking applicants for the position of Office Manager at Chipping Ongar Primary School. We would like to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic leader to take on this role in a successful and supportive school.

The appointed candidate will have the opportunity to run the school office and would be required to be approachable, calm during busy periods and be able to prioritise a varied workload with a sense of humour! It would be preferable if applicants had previous experience of working in a school environment but not essential as full training will be provided. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is essential. Knowledge of Arbor and other school software desirable.

The successful applicant’s duties will include providing general clerical, attendance processes, administrative and reception support to the school, including line managing the office team. A willingness to undertake first aid duties and training is essential.

Please note that as with all jobs in school, holidays are not permitted during term time.

What the school offers its staff

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Office Manager -Job Description Person Specification.pdf - 604 KB (opens in new tab)

About Chipping Ongar Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chipping Ongar Primary School website
• Email address: hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chipping-ongar-primary-school

Chipping Ongar Primary School is a Primary School serving the needs of approximately 200 children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. In a caring and well-ordered environment all children will achieve their own potential: academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and aesthetically.

Chipping Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

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