Office Manager

Goosewell Primary Academy,
Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint
an experienced Office Manager to join the School 23rd November 2026

Post: Office Manager

Location: Goosewell Primary Academy, Plymouth, PL9 9HD

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade E (Pt 15-20)

Actual Annual Salary Range:£26,099.67 - £28,336.62

Contract Type: Permanent (40 weeks a year)

Contract

Hours:

34.25 per week, Monday to Friday with one day off a fortnight to be taken Monday-Thursday

For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, job share, compressed hours, or staggered hours. Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what’s possible for the role

This is a great opportunity for a highly organised, professional and personable individual to play a key role in the day-to-day running of our busy school office. Along with the rest of the administration team, you will help create a welcoming and efficient environment while managing a wide range of administrative responsibilities. Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee office operations, support school processes and contribute to the smooth and successful running of the school.

No two days are the same, making this a rewarding role for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving and being at the heart of a vibrant school community.

The successful candidate will be quick-thinking, calm and conscientious, with the ability to thrive in a busy and fast-paced school environment. They will have experience of managing a small team and a proven track record in administration. Highly organised and approachable, they will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

The ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands and adapt to a varied and ever-changing range of responsibilities is essential. Above all, they will be proactive, resilient and committed to supporting the smooth and efficient running of the school.

At Goosewell Primary Academy, all children are nurtured and encouraged to fulfil their potential by our committed and talented staff. We want all our pupils to be well-rounded and happy learners who are challenged so that they achieve their potential and are ready for the next stage in their lifelong journey of education. Alongside this, we promote an ethos of children and adults working together respectfully to create a safe and supportive environment that contributes to our community.

Goosewell Primary Academy is a successful, highly regarded three-form entry primary academy with a PAN of 630. The Academy was inspected in December 2019 and received a Good rating: 'Pupils thrive at Goosewell Primary Academy. They enjoy learning and making friends. Many pupils told inspectors that the school was very friendly and that pupils were kind and well behaved. Pupils learn about the importance of acting respectfully and with empathy for others throughout the curriculum.'

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that theyshare our values, arehighly motivated towork with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Closing date: for applications is 1st November 2026

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 9th November 2026

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee…