Key Role Information

Salary
£25,258.00 - 27,399.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
27/11/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Grade 5
Department
Therapeutic Team
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
36.00
Weeks per year
40.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Office Manager - Tameside Alternative Provision Academy

Grade 5 SCP 12-19 36 Hours per Week | Term Time Only + 10 Days Permanent Contract Based at Tameside Alternative Provision Academy

Are you an organised, proactive and highly professional administrator looking for a rewarding leadership role within education?

Ambition Community Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Office Manager to lead the day-to-day administration function at Tameside Alternative Provision Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting pupils, families and staff by ensuring the academy's administrative systems operate efficiently, effectively and professionally.

The successful candidate will lead and supervise administrative staff, oversee attendance and pupil information systems, manage data and compliance processes, support financial administration and provide high-level operational support to senior leaders. The role is central to ensuring robust systems and procedures are in place to support the smooth running of the academy.

We are looking for a candidate who has excellent organisational and communication skills, experience of working within a busy administrative environment and the ability to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. Experience of supervising staff, managing information systems and working within an educational setting would be highly advantageous.

Working within our alternative provision setting, you will join a dedicated and supportive team committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. We are looking for someone who shares our values of inclusion, professionalism and putting children at the heart of everything we do.

Ambition Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment requirements.

To apply, download an application form and send it to: hr@ambitioncommunity.uk or apply on SAM Recruit

Ambition Community Trust

Michelle Greenhalgh

hr@ambitioncommunity.uk

Manchester
Jackson Crescent
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M15 5AL
Michelle Greenhalgh
hr@ambitioncommunity.uk

Safeguarding Information

We are dedicated to fostering the well-being of young people and vulnerable adults, ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Our commitment extends to creating a safe, inclusive environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. All appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. As we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, we have the right to consider criminal history in our recruitment process to ensure the safety and welfare of those we serve.

We also strive to promote equality and challenge discrimination, focusing on building stronger connections within our community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, embracing the diversity that strengthens our collective well-being.