Office Manager

St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3TG

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Monday 02 March 2026

• Closing date

  8 December 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

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: £32,081.00 - £37,461.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade 6

Office Manager job summary

Office Manager at St Thomas CE Primary Academy

£32,081 - £37,461 (NJC Grade 6)

Term time only plus 1 additional week in school holidays

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Office Manager at St Thomas CE Primary Academy to support the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration. St Thomas’ is a special place with a group of dedicated staff who are committed to ensuring that our children receive the very best education and where our children grow to be confident, highly motivated and happy. As a Church of England school, our school vision 'Growing, Learning and Shining Together with God' underpins all that we do.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• Previous experience in a school administration environment (or in a relevant field outside of education)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good time management skills
• The ability to form a strong working and trusting relationship with the Headteacher

If you feel that you have the skills and personal attributes that we are looking for, and that you can commit to our mission and values, then we would welcome your application.

We can offer:

• A dedicated and friendly staff team who are committed to delivering the best education and services for children and staff within the Trust
• CPD opportunities in-line with role both within school and as part of MMAT
• The chance to join a growing Academy who are committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils
• Access to Vivup - Employee Benefits scheme (https://vivupbenefits.co.uk/)

Visits to school prior to application are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact our HR team via email hr@manormat.com

Manor Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this vision. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. Manor Multi Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

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 St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-church-of-england-primary-academy

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