Office Manager
Magna Academy, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Term Time Only + Inset Mon to Thurs 8:00 to 16:00 Fri 8:00 to 15:30
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,598 - £31,022
Actual salary
- £24,489 - £26,565
Pay scale
- Grade F 12 - 17
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate:
We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to the role of Office Manager to join our team at Magna Academy.
The Office Manager at Magna Academy shall lead a team to deliver excellence in front of house operations, providing a welcoming and informative reception and high quality administrative service for the academy.
The Office Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily administration of the academy office including line managing administrative staff and will assist with the planning and development of support services.
The Office Manager will actively promote the delivery of high quality outcomes and will be required to use their own initiative, using careful judgement, tact and diplomacy.
Ultimately, we are looking for a committed candidate with an uncompromising belief that all students deserve an outstanding education. They will uphold our inclusive ethos and take pride in belonging to the Magna Community.
What we are looking for:
The ability to communicate clearly and confidently
A high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
The ability to work under their own initiative
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work well under pressure
A high level of trust, integrity and confidentiality
Flexibility and a sense of humour
Fully conversant with a range of IT platforms and applications
Qualifications at least to level 2 or equivalent
How to Apply:
Please click on the “quick apply” button to submit an on-line application.
Closing date for applications: 1stJune 2026
Interview date: From the week beginning 15thJune 2026.
Learn more about Magna Academy at:https://www.magna-aspirations.org/
What the school offers its staff
At Magna Academy we have a team of dedicated people who are all working together to achieve our mission of preparing our students for success. Our Academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work. We are proud that our outcomes and progress are very strong across the academy.
What we offer:
Excellent working conditions
A supportive environment
A friendly, vibrant and collaborative staff body
Opportunity for further development
State of the art facilities and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset
About Aspirations:
Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”
Magna Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
Magna Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Magna Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 966 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Magna Academy website
- Email address
- jeldridge@magna-aspirations.org
- Phone number
- 01202604222
Secondary
Arranging a visit to Magna Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jeldridge@magna-aspirations.org.
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