Office Manager

West View Primary School, Hartlepool, TS24 9BP

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  4 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week. Working pattern Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (3.30pm on a Friday) (exact working arrangements and timings could be negotiable). Term Time only Plus 5 days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,402.14 – £28,212,16 (actual salary)
• Pay scale: Band 9 – Spinal Column Points 18 – 22

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require a highly motivated, enthusiastic and suitably qualified Office Manager to lead the office team, at the heart of our welcoming and inclusive school.The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator, who will work alongside a strong and committed school and trust central team andwill benefit from the wider professional opportunities available of working for Ad Astra Academy Trust.

The successful candidate will supervise the work of the administration team as an ongoing responsibility with regards to the day- to-day organisation and provision of administration support in the school office, having the opportunity to further develop their skills through a variety of professional development opportunities within an inclusive and supportive environment.

Candidates should be suitably qualified, and meet the criteria detailed on the person specification. Applications are welcomed from individuals who are experienced in working within a school office or other administrative environment and be able to demonstrate experience of working across a range of general administrative functions, together with experience in the planning and development of the service.

The successful candidate will work under the direction and guidance of the Headteacher.

Requesting an application form

Application forms and further details are available via the Ad Astra website site:

http://www.adastraacademytrust.com/careers/

Completed application forms to be emailed torecruitment@adastraacademytrust.com

Candidates must only apply using the application form provided; CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date is 09:00am on Friday 4th July 2025

What the school offers its staff

For an informal discussion about this position please contact Lauren Furness, Headteacher on (01429) 267466 or vialauren.furness@westview.adastraschools.org.

We recognise that for individuals to achieve their best, the wellbeing of all Trust employees should be protected, promoted, and enhanced. The Trusts Staff Wellbeing Charter can also be viewed via the Ad Astra website: Staff Wellbeing Charter – Ad Astra Academy Trust | Ad Astra Academy Trust

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@adastraacademytrust.com

CVs are not accepted.

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.

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About West View Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 465 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West View Primary School website
• Email address: lauren.furness@westview.adastraschools.org
• Phone number: 01429 267466
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-view-primary-school

Arranging a visit to West View Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lauren.furness@westview.adastraschools.org.

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