Office Manager

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