Office Manager

Sir Jonathan North; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Leicester is seeking an Office Manager to provide vital administrative support for maternity cover. The successful candidate will work full-time until February 2027, with a salary ranging from £24,717 to £25,927. The role involves reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and includes responsibilities such as organizing office tasks and supporting wider school functions. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail, along with experience in data analysis and SIMS.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Electric car lease scheme

Parking benefits

Qualifications

• Must have outstanding interpersonal skills to deal with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Ability to effectively organize the work of a busy office.
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential and efficient administrative support to the school.
• Report to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Support wider school functions within the Trust when required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Data analysis

Experience with SIMS

Job description

## Office Manager - maternity cover### We are searching for the best education professionals* Office Manager - maternity coverNEWFast Apply# Office Manager - maternity coverEmployerLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: Until 1 February 2027Salary: £24,717.00 to £25,927.00 before deductionsPosted: 15th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 28th January 2026 08:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1529676Job Reference: Office Manager - maternityStart Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: Until 1 February 2027* Job ID: 1529676* Share :The Lionheart Educational Trust is a renowned growing family of seventeen schools based in and around Leicestershire and South Derbyshire. We strive to provide the highest quality education in each of our unique schools, raising the attainment of our talented students and reflecting the local communities of which they are a part.An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, confident and organised Office Manager to join our school. The role purpose is to provide confidential, effective, efficient and flexible administrative support to the school and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team.The role will also include wider school support within the Trust when required.This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships; electric car lease scheme, parking and more!The salary is Leicestershire County Council Grade 7, Points 11-14. Actual Salary is £24,717.00 to £25,927.00 pro rata before deductions (full time equivalent to £26,832.00 to £28,146.00 37 hours per week, 42 working weeks per year.The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description including outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to deal positively and sympathetically with pupils, parents, staff and Trust colleagues, ability to effectively organise the work of a busy office and demonstrate a keen attention to detail, excellent IT skills and experience of data analysis and experience of SIMS is essential.This will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.**HOW TO APPLY**Closing Date: Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 8.00amInterview Date: Week beginning Monday 2nd February 2026We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of applicants.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Sir Jonathan North and the Lionheart Educational Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we have sufficient applicants with appropriate skills.### Sir Jonathan North Girl's CollegePart of### Lionheart Educational Trust