Office Manager

Alkerden Church of England All-Through Academy is seeking a talented, organised, and committed Office Manager to join our dynamic and welcoming team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual who is passionate about providing an efficient, professional, and supportive administrative service and who enjoys working in a busy school environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the school office. They will be responsible for coordinating administrative processes, supporting staff, students, parents, and visitors, maintaining accurate records, managing communications, and ensuring that the school office operates efficiently and professionally. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, attention to detail, discretion, flexibility, and a proactive approach. The successful candidate will be someone who can prioritise effectively, remain calm under pressure, and build positive relationships with colleagues, families, and the wider school community. This role is rooted in Alkerden's Christian vision for inclusion and hope, where we celebrate and honour the uniqueness of each individual. We are a community where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive, and we believe in nurturing the whole learner. Through a welcoming, well-organised, and supportive school environment, we aim to ensure that every pupil, member of staff, family, and visitor feels valued, respected, and able to contribute to our community. The Office Manager will play an important role in helping to create this positive environment and in supporting the school to deliver its vision and values every day.

• want to work in a supportive and caring environment
• are committed to enabling every student to achieve the very best they can
• are an ambitious professional
• thrive in a collaborative and supportive work environment
In return, we can offer you:
• Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including secondment opportunities.
• Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations.
• Access to a wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards and Blue Light Card.
• Enhanced annual leave allowance with term-time offerings.
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and physiotherapy sessions
• Access to Local Government and Teachers' Pensions Schemes.
• Free eye test, examinations and eye care voucher