Office Manager

Office Manager To start on 1 September 2026 Full time, 39 weeks a year to include 38 weeks of term time The postholder will be required to occasionally stay for after school events Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary range: £32,957 - £37,280 per annum Actual salary: £27,945-£31,960 per annum This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a busy, varied and rewarding role at the heart of Light Hall School. As Office Manager, you will be central to the smooth running of school life, helping to create a welcoming, professional and highly organised environment for students, parents, staff, visitors and the wider school community. This role would suit someone who enjoys being at the centre of a busy school environment, bringing people, processes and priorities together so that the day runs smoothly. You will help lead a professional, welcoming and responsive office team, supporting Business Support Assistants in the main office to provide an excellent service for the whole school community. Working closely with the Executive Assistant to the Headteacher and Governance Professional, you will be trusted to support a wide range of important school priorities, from communication and organisation to governance-related administration. This is a varied role where your calm approach, attention to detail and ability to keep things moving will make a real difference every day. We are looking for a confident, proactive and highly organised individual who will bring professionalism and a solution-focused approach to this important post. You will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships while maintaining high standards in accordance with the school’s ethos and values. The role offers the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of school activity, including supporting key administrative processes. You will be a key link for parents, carers, colleagues and other stakeholders, helping to ensure that information is handled carefully, priorities are understood and the office remains a calm, organised and effective hub for the school. In return for your experience, commitment and enthusiasm, we can offer you: The opportunity to be part of our supportive and inclusive Light Hall family; You can find out more about this role by: Closing date: Induction, ongoing support and a range of staff benefits including local government pension with generous employer contribution and free employee wellbeing services such as free physiotherapy and chiropractor sessions, GP consultations for staff and their children 24 hours a day, 7 days a week worldwide and flu jabs. visiting our school website www.lighthall.co.uk to download a candidate pack and application form. visiting the school - to arrange a visit, please contact Anna Williams, HR, Cover and Office Manager on 0121 746 5060 or email HR@lighthall.co.uk 9.00am on