Office Manager

The Excelsior Academy, London, E8 2EY

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 June 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: £42,912.00 Annually (FTE)

Office Manager job summary

Office Manager
The Excelsior Academy | Permanent, Term Time + 2 Weeks
SO2, £39,702 pro rata (£42,912 FTE)
Start date: 1 September 2026

The Excelsior Academy is seeking an experienced and driven Office Manager to lead our busy school office from 1 September 2026. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the Academy, one that demands exceptional organisational ability, strong leadership, and a genuine commitment to delivering first-class service to every stakeholder.

You will take ownership of all administrative functions, line manage our reception and office team, and play a key role in shaping a dynamic, high-performing support operation. From managing parental communications and compliance requirements to improving systems and processes, no two days will be the same.

If you are someone who leads by example, thrives under pressure, and takes pride in running things efficiently and professionally, we would love to hear from you.

What we're looking for:
Proven experience in office or business management, ideally in a school or public sector setting, with the confidence to lead a team and manage competing priorities. Strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a sound understanding of GDPR and safeguarding requirements are essential.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and appoint in advance of the closing date.

The Excelsior Academy is committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

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 The Excelsior Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 992 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Excelsior Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-petchey-academy

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