Office Manager

Office Manager

Trinity High School & Sixth Form Centre

Salary: Scale 6 (pts 18–22)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only + 15 days

Start date: As soon as possible

Trinity High School & Sixth Form Centre is seeking a highly capable, organised and proactive Office Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the school office. This is a pivotal operational role with responsibility for reception and administration, daily staff cover, whole-school ownership of Bromcom, operational ownership of the Single Central Record, line management of reception, administration and first aid staff, and coordination of the school’s social media and website.

The role is central to ensuring that the school runs smoothly and professionally each day. The Office Manager will establish clear systems, accurate records and consistently high standards across the administrative function, enabling staff, students, families and visitors to receive a responsive and professional service.

Working closely with the SOO and senior leaders, you will combine strong people leadership with meticulous attention to detail. You will take ownership of key whole-school systems, anticipate operational issues, solve problems quickly and ensure that important actions are followed through.

We are looking for someone who is calm under pressure, confident in leading others and comfortable taking responsibility for complex administrative systems. You will be trusted with sensitive information and will understand that accuracy, discretion and professional judgement are essential.

Our chosen candidate will be:

• Relentless about standards and accuracy — understands that details matter, maintains robust systems and follows actions through to completion.

• An assured owner of systems and processes — takes responsibility for Bromcom, the Single Central Record and other key administrative systems, ensuring they are accurate, compliant and well understood.

• Highly organised and calm under pressure — prioritises effectively, responds quickly to changing demands and keeps the office running smoothly throughout the school day.

• A strong and supportive team leader — sets clear expectations, deploys staff effectively, develops colleagues and holds people to account for high-quality service.

• Professional and service-focused — creates a welcoming, efficient and solution-focused front office for students, families, staff, visitors and external partners.

• Discreet, trustworthy and safeguarding-minded — handles confidential information appropriately and understands the importance of compliance, professional boundaries and public trust.

Essential attributes:

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent

• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development

• Training in safeguarding and child protection

• Experience of working in a school or educational setting.

Working hours

Monday–Thursday: 07:30am - 3:30pm

Friday 07:30am - 3:00pm

(30‑minute unpaid lunch break)

Why join Trinity High School?

You will join a school where high expectations are matched by strong support, where relationships matter and where staff wellbeing is genuinely valued. We are proud of our inclusive and ambitious culture, our commitment to professional growth and our belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally. Staff benefit from high quality CPD, instructional coaching and clear career development opportunities, with pathways for progression and leadership at every stage of the profession.

Benefits of joining the school

• Joining a strong and dynamic team of professionals

• Work in a school with high aspirations for all its students and staff

• Be provided with excellent career opportunities

• Benefits including; Employee Assistance Programme, Work Perks, Bike to Work Scheme, discounted local Gym Membership, Will Writing Service and free Financial Advice.

How to apply

• Applications must be submitted via TES.

• CVs are not accepted.

Please ensure the application form is completed in full, including:

• All employment history with gaps explained

• Full reference details

• Full education and qualifications

• Incomplete application forms may not be considered.

Closing date: Friday 25th September 2026, 10am

Interview date: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.

ℹ️ For more information on this post, please refer to the attached candidate information pack.

NOTES:

CVs and open references are not acceptable. The successful candidate must meet the person specification in full in order to be offered the post. Trinity High School is an equal opportunities employer.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

Trinity High School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff to share and promote this commitment.