Office Manager
The Matthew Arnold School, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 1PF7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday term time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary: PS7 pro rata £28,330, (£32,512 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an Office Manager to join our team at The Matthew Arnold School, part of Bourne Education Trust.
About The Matthew Arnold School
The Matthew Arnold School is a thriving mixed comprehensive school for 11-16 year olds in Staines-upon-Thames, rated 'Good' in our February 2024 Ofsted inspection where we were recognised as "a school where students and staff are aspirational."
Our philosophy centres on both academic improvement and character development, encouraging students to challenge themselves and embody our motto: "Dream Big, Work Hard and Achieve." Our core values of Respect, Kindness, and Aspiration are embedded throughout school life.
The people make our school special—from inquisitive children growing into confident young adults, to our talented staff who guide them. We provide an ambitious curriculum complemented by excellent facilities and a diverse enrichment programme, while our strong pastoral structure ensures students develop into resilient individuals. Additionally, our newly established purpose-built smallholding, home to goats, chickens, and ducks, provides a unique opportunity for students to cultivate nurturing and caring skills.
As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, staff benefit from a robust support network in a collaborative environment. We are committed to creating a community where students, staff, and families proudly contribute to both the school and wider community through "transforming schools...changing lives."
Details
Position: Office Manager
Contract: Term time, permanent
Salary:PS7 pro rata £28,330, (£32,512 FTE)
Key responsibilities include:
- Line management, training and development of designated administrative staff including reviewing performance and conducting staff appraisals
- Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the administrative functions within the school
- To act as a liaison between the Headteacher, Leadership Team and the wider School Community to ensure that matters are dealt with promptly and effectively
Essential
- An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
- Minimum 2 Years of relevant work experience
- Educated to GCSE Standard at Grade A – C for a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English, or equivalent qualifications
What the school offers its staff
Benefits
- Condensed school year with two week half term in October
- Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
- Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
- Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
- Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, throughMy Staff Shopbenefits platform
- Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
- Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
- Occupational sick pay
- Free access to onsite gym after school
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About The Matthew Arnold School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 959 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Matthew Arnold School website
- Email address
- careers@matthew-arnold.surrey.sch.uk
Part of the Bourne Education Trust
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