Office Manager
Sycamore Academy, St Ann's, Nottingham | NJC SCP 23-28 | Term Time Only + 2 weeks | L.E.A.D. Academy Trust
Sycamore Academy is a two-form entry primary with nursery provision (including 2-year-olds) in St Ann's, Nottingham. It's a culturally diverse, inner-city school with growing pupil numbers and strong community engagement — and it's part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, a 24-primary, 3-secondary trust across the East Midlands.
We're looking for an Office Manager to take ownership of the administrative and business function of the school and sit as a member of the leadership team. This isn't a back-office admin role — you'll be shaping how the school runs day to day and contributing to its strategic direction alongside the Headteacher and SLT.
The role covers:
- Line managing the administration team,cleaning, site and midday teams, including appraisals, performance management and CPD
- Full HR administration: recruitment adverts, shortlisting support, offer letters, contracts, DBS checks and Single Central Record compliance, new starter induction, payroll liaison (HCSS/SIMS)
- Financial procedures, procurement, and maintaining the asset register in line with Trust policy
- Admissions management, including waiting lists and space allocation
- Safeguarding oversight for visitors, parent visits, and administrative compliance with statutory processes
- Working with the Site Manager on health & safety, premises, and contractor management
- Supporting audit processes (internal and annual) and acting on findings
- Marketing and community liaison — raising the school's profile, working with local businesses on fundraising and vocational opportunities
- MIS and ICT resource management, working with the Trust's IT team
What you'll need:
- GCSE grade A*-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths, plus a relevant qualification at level 4 or above
- Proven experience in a school or business environment
- Strong ICT skills including Microsoft and finance/accountancy systems
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities independently
- Working knowledge of recruitment and basic HR processes
- A self-starter, comfortable using initiative to solve problems without waiting to be told
Desirable: experience managing budgets, managing and developing staff, and project management experience. Understanding of health & safety and site management is a plus.
Hours: Term Time Only + 2 weeks. May occasionally require work outside school hours to support SLT.
Closing date: Friday 11 September 2026
Interview date: w/c 14 September 2026
Start date: September/October 2026
Contact: Admin@sycamoreacademy.co.uk / 0115 915 5804
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.