Office Manager

Robert Blake Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AW

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 October 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: £28,663.00 - £30,868.00 Annually (Actual)

Office Manager job summary

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional individual to provide confidential, high-level administrative support to the Principal / Business Manager, while leading and managing the smooth and efficient running of 2 school administrators, receptionist and reprographics technician.

This is a key role within the school, requiring excellent interpersonal skills, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary point of contact Principal
• Managing correspondence
• Providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team
• Leading and managing the school office, ensuring a professional and efficient service
• Line managing administrative staff and first aid staff
• Supporting school events, communications, and stakeholder engagement
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and school policies

About you

The successful candidate:

• Has substantial administrative experience, ideally within a school or similar environment
• Is highly organised, detail-focused, and able to prioritise effectively
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and integrity at all times
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is confident leading a team and managing office operations

• Is proactive, flexible, and committed to supporting the wider life of the school

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

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 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 Robert Blake Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: Up to 990 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Robert Blake Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robert-blake-academy

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