School Office Manager
Furzefield Primary Academy, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3PA16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
29 June 2026
Closing date
6 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 May 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
- PS6 points 2 - 6 Fringe FTE from £30,647 - £32,867
School Office Manager job summary
Office Manager at Furzefield Primary Academy
Are you a highly organised professional with a flair for administration and a passion for supporting a thriving school community? Furzefield Primary Academy is looking for a dedicated and proactive Office Manager to lead our busy front-of-house team and ensure the smooth running of our school operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in the heart of our academy, whilst working within a supportive and forward-thinking Trust.
The Role
As our Office Manager, you will be the face of Furzefield Primary Academy, providing an exceptional service to pupils, parents, and staff. You will oversee the day-to-day administrative functions, manage school systems, and support the Senior Leadership Team in delivering our strategic goals. We are looking for someone who can remain calm under pressure, solve problems with a smile, and lead by example.
What You Will Bring
We are looking for an individual who is both professional and personable. You must meet the following essential criteria:
- Proven experience in a senior administrative or office management role.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, using appropriate UK English.
- High proficiency in IT systems and school management software.
- The ability to manage a team effectively whilst multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
Why Choose LEO Academy Trust?
We take pride in being a great place to work. When you join Furzefield and the wider LEO Academy Trust, you benefit from:
- Continuous Professional Development: LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in-house CPD. We work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff, including e-learning and face-to-face workshops.
- Career Progression: We believe in the importance of succession planning and are well-placed to support you in your next challenge.
- Internal Opportunities: We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home-grown’ talent.
- Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive package of staff benefits and wellbeing support via our dedicated staff portal.
The Small Print
All candidates should detail how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role—please see the job description and person specification. You should describe your suitability and ensure that you cover all essential criteria by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CVs without a completed application.
In line with statutory guidance (KCSIE 2025), all appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. This includes obtaining an enhanced DBS certificate, confirming identity and the right to work in the UK, and verifying professional qualifications. We will carry out overseas checks where applicable and contact referees with any gaps fully explained. As part of our due diligence, we also conduct online searches (including social media) for all shortlisted candidates.
LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.
Reasonable Adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team to tell us what changes or help you might need.
About Us
To find out more about the school, please visit our website here.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in the Applicant guide on our website.
Apply early: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Furzefield Primary Academy
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 472 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Furzefield Primary Academy website
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