Office Manager

Contract Type: Permanent, full time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

We are looking for an exceptional Office Manager to lead our busy school office at a specialist school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The role is pivotal, overseeing systems, supporting a small team and ensuring smooth behind‑the‑scenes operations so staff can focus on teaching and pupils can thrive.

• Lead and manage the front office and administrative team.
• Ensure day‑to‑day school operations run efficiently.
• Maintain effective and reliable systems, processes and communications.
• Provide high‑quality support to the Headteacher and staff.
• Create a professional and welcoming front office environment for visitors and contacts.
• Remain calm, focused and solution‑driven in a busy environment.
• Build positive relationships with staff, parents and visitors.
• Deliver consistently high‑quality service.
• Shape and improve office operations in partnership with the Headteacher.

• Subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. We welcome applications from under‑represented groups and will accommodate part‑time or job‑share arrangements wherever possible.