Office Manager

Hadrian Learning Trust, Hexham, NE46 3JB

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,118.00 - £31,793.00 Monthly This is the pro-rata salary including the term time fraction.

Office Manager job summary

An opportunity to lead, improve and make a difference

At the heart of our thriving Multi Academy Trust is a shared commitment to providing exceptional education and opportunities for young people. Serving our local community through Hexham Middle School and Queen Elizabeth High School, we are proud of our strong reputation, ambitious culture and supportive working environment. Our success is built on talented staff who work together to ensure every pupil can thrive, and we are now seeking an outstanding Trust Office Manager to play a key role in that success. This is a key leadership role sits at the heart of our organisation, ensuring our schools run smoothly and enables our teachers and leaders to focus on what matters most: delivering an outstanding education for our students.

You will join a welcoming and ambitious Trust where relationships matter, teamwork is valued and every member of staff plays an important role in helping young people achieve their potential.

The Role

This is far more than a traditional office management position.

As Trust Office Manager, you will lead and inspire our administrative teams, oversee the delivery of efficient and professional support services and help shape systems and processes that make a real difference across our schools. You will work closely with senior leaders, act as a trusted source of advice and support, and ensure that high standards are maintained in every aspect of our administrative operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting a team of administrative professionals across the Trust.
• Managing the day-to-day operation of our busy offices.
• Developing and improving systems, processes and ways of working.
• Supporting recruitment, induction and development of administrative staff.
• Co-ordinating the admissions process
• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and external partners.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong organisational expertise with excellent people skills.

You may already be an Office Manager, Operations Manager, Administration Manager or Team Leader ready for your next challenge. Whilst experience in education would be an advantage, it is not essential. What matters most is your ability to lead people, improve processes and manage a busy and varied workload with confidence and professionalism.

You will be:

• An experienced manager with a proven track record of leading support staff.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A confident communicator who can build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Comfortable working with complex information and maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality.
• Proactive, resilient and motivated by finding solutions and making improvements.

Why Join Us?

When you join our Trust, you become part of a community that is committed to supporting one another and helping every member of staff thrive.

We offer:

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued.
• The opportunity to work in schools that are proud to serve their local community.

Safeguarding

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Join Our Team

If you are an organised and inspirational leader who enjoys developing people, improving services and making a meaningful contribution every day, we would love to hear from you.

Actual Salary £29,118 - £31, 793 (term time plus 12 additional days) (FTE £32,578 - £35,570)

Closing Date: 18/11/2026 Midday

Interview Date: w/c 23 November

Help us create an environment where staff can excel, pupils can thrive and our schools can continue to deliver the very best for our communities.

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

Hadrian Learning Trust is fully committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to prioritise this commitment. The preferred candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. For preferred candidates for leadership roles, we will also
conduct a Section 128 check for financial probity. Please also be aware that, in line with the Keeping Children
Safe in Education guidance, you will be subject to an online check and may be questioned about the findings of such a check at interview.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hadrian Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Hadrian Learning Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hadrian-learning-trust

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