Job Description

Office Manager

Grade: BB06 (Salary Point 20-24)

FTE Salary: 31,586 to 34,314 Actual Salary: 28,512 to 30,975 (pay award pending)

Working pattern: 37 hours per week, Term time + 15 days

Required from September 2025

We are seeking to appoint a professional, efficient Office Manager to join our committed team of support staff and manage our administration team. This is a key role which is pivotal to the smooth running of our school's administrative support service.

As Office Manager, you will be responsible for managing the administration processes in school, including managing and training the administration team; all general administration and organisational processes within the school office; and assisting with the planning and development of support services. You will ensure we provide an efficient, welcoming, professional administration support service for students, parents, staff and all other stakeholders.

The role is varied, in addition to managing the administration processes, key responsibilities also include acting as medication coordinator, managing first aid and medication processes. You will also support governance processes in school, admissions and transition processes. You will closely with the Academy Business Manager and provide support as required.

St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, a large trust consisting of 39 schools. The school has good public transport links into Newcastle Upon Tyne and the surrounding local area.

This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as "good" in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:

"There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop."

"Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff."

"Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning."

"Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views."

"Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained."

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our school community and we are looking for an energetic, passionate individual, with exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills who will impact positively in this role. Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

A competitive salary

25 days' annual leave, rising to 29 days' annual leave after 5 years' service

Access to training and support

Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)

Eligible to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1%).

Family friendly BBCET policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing

Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice scheme

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role prior to applying, please contact HR@stbb.org.uk on 01670 822795.

Apply online by accessing the Academy's website: https://www.eteach.com/careers/st-benetbiscop/ Applications from all denominations are welcome.

Closing date for applications: by 5pm Monday 21 July 2025

We encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications promptly as we reserve the right to appoint in advance of the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,586.00-34,314.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/07/2025
Reference ID: A5280
Expected start date: 01/09/2025