Office Manager

Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0DR

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Flexible for the right candidate

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,187 - £36,598

Office Manager job summary

Be the heartbeat of a thriving school community

Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy is looking for an exceptional Office Manager to join our friendly, dedicated team and play a pivotal role in the life of our school.

This is a high‑impact, highly rewarding role for an organised, proactive, and people‑focused professional who enjoys variety, responsibility and making a real difference every day.

As our Office Manager, you’ll be at the centre of school life – leading the administration team, supporting the Headteacher and senior leaders, and ensuring that everything behind the scenes runs smoothly so that our pupils can flourish.

✨ About Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy

Uplands is a vibrant, inclusive junior school at the heart of a diverse community. We are proud of our welcoming culture, high aspirations and strong emphasis on kindness, confidence and lifelong learning.

We believe education is a shared journey – one where staff are valued, supported and empowered to grow and succeed.

🧩 About the role

As Office Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop a committed administration team, ensuring a warm, professional and efficient service for pupils, parents and visitors
• Provide high‑quality administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
• Oversee key operational areas including admissions, HR administration, payroll processes, data protection and compliance
• Act as the school’s Data Protection Officer, ensuring GDPR compliance
• Manage systems, processes and paperwork to the highest standards
• Work closely with Trust colleagues and external partners to ensure effective use of resources and value for money
• Play a key role in safeguarding, health & safety and audit processes
• Help coordinate school events and support the wider life of the academy

This is a strategic and hands‑on role, offering real scope to influence how the school operates and develops.

👤 Who we’re looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Have experience working in a busy office environment (school experience desirable but not essential)
• Enjoy leading and supporting others to do their best work
• Are confident handling confidential information and working to deadlines
• Have knowledge of HR processes, recruitment or are keen to develop this further
• Are proactive, professional and take pride in your work
• Share our commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion

💙 Why join L.E.A.D. Academy Trust?

When you join Uplands, you also become part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, offering fantastic benefits including:

• ✅ Competitive salary with progression
• ✅ LGPS pension with generous employer contributions
• ✅ Enhanced annual leave (pro rata)
• ✅ 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• ✅ Online GP service
• ✅ High‑quality CPD and development opportunities
• ✅ Occupational Health and wellbeing support
• ✅ Discounts through Blue Light Card and Teacher Perks

We invest in our people and are proud to be a Trust where staff feel valued and supported.

📅 Key dates

• Closing date: 24 April 2026 (9.00am)
• Interviews: 29 April 2026
• School visits: Very welcome – please get in touch to arrange

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.

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 Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 468 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/uplands-junior-l-e-a-d-academy

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