Office Manager (Acting - 1 Year Fixed)

Office Manager - Acting Fixed-Term Position

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and professional Office Manager to join our secondary school on an acting fixed-term basis for one year, with the potential for the position to be extended for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and capable individual to take on a key role within the school, overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the school office team and providing high-quality administrative support to students, parents, staff, and the wider school community.

The successful candidate will be professional, approachable, organised, and confident in managing a busy school environment, with the ability to prioritise tasks, communicate effectively, and respond calmly to changing demands.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They must understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality, following school safeguarding procedures, and appropriately reporting any concerns in accordance with school policies and statutory requirements.

The role will involve regular contact with students, parents, staff, and visitors, so excellent professional boundaries, communication skills, and awareness of safeguarding responsibilities are essential.

The successful applicant will be required to complete the school's pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an appropriate DBS check, and comply with all relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements.

Contract: Acting Fixed Term - 1 Year
Potential Extension: Available for the right candidate, subject to school requirements and performance.

About the Trust
BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.

The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.

What can BMAT offer you?
BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:

• Enhanced and flexible PPA
• Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
• Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work
• Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is shortlisted and appointed prior to the closing date

BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)