Office Manager at Lindens Academy

About this Role

Lindens Academy is a mainstream setting with an Additional Resource Provision for supporting pupils with complex medical needs and physical disabilities. It is a welcoming and inclusive academy, serving children aged 3 to 11 in Streetly, part of the Walsallcommunity. We are extremely proud to be part of the Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust
, working collaboratively to inspire and support every child'slearning journey.

We place strong emphasis on well-being,safety, and respect
, ensuring that all children feel valued, supported andready to embrace new challenges. We celebrate diversity and cater to awide range of needs, including specialist support provision, so that everychild can thrive both academically and personally. Our friendly and dedicated staff work closely with families and the wider community to nurture a positive learning environment where children flourish.

• To promote the highest standards within the administrative function ofthe academy
• Line managing administrative staff
• Manage financial processes within academy, in line with the expectations of the Academy Trust
• Assist with all the planning and development of support services

• Afriendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the academy, the Trust and in the local community.
• High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Annualconferences with keynote speakers.
• Accessto professional coaching.
• Asupportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust'sCentral Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupilwelfare, SEND and behaviour.
• Accessto Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
• Accessto discounts through our Reward partner Perkbox.

AtThe Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust, we put children first, pioneeringexcellence and championing every child. All our academies, ranging from a small infant academy to large primary academies,work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more about The Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust and the location of our academies at:

AtThe Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust, we take the wellbeing and mental health ofour staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staffwell-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways forevery member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstandingprofessional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programmewith a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365days a year.

Onlythose shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for thoseshortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2025 online searches will be completed as part ofthe due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that ispublicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that ashortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that mayharm the reputation of the academy.

Ifany issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates willhave an opportunity to address this  Enhanced DBS certificate will be require don provisional offer, including a check of the Children's Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2025 will be completed following a provisionaloffer of appointment. Where applicable,if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or workedoutside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.

The Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our academy Safeguarding Policy for one of our Trust academiesis attached for reference.