Office Manager - Permanent - Hasting Hill Academy
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
28/09/2026
Advert End Date:
12/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
SCP 19 – 22: £27,929 - £29,356 per annum (£33,119 - £34,811 FTE)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Hasting Hill Academy
Further Information
We're seeking a dedicated Office Manager to join our friendly team, providing essential administrative and operational support, and acting as a vital first point of contact for parents, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Hasting Hill Academy is a vibrant and welcoming school, proudly supported by a fantastic and collaborative staff team. We are deeply committed to providing the best learning experiences possible, with the children placed at the centre of everything we do. Our fundamental aim is for every pupil to be happy, safe, and achieve their full potential within a community where enjoyment and excellence go hand-in-hand. We provide pupils with a stimulating, knowledge-rich curriculum that is meticulously mapped across all phases, ensuring they acquire the skills needed for their next educational stage. If you aim to inspire confident, independent thinkers and help shape resilient young people with a passion for learning and discovery, we encourage you to apply and join our effective learning community.
The successful applicant will:
- Have experience of working in a school office (or similar) for at least a minimum of 3 years.
- Be highly organised and able to demonstrate good knowledge and experience of administrative systems.
- Be experienced and confident in the use of ICT.
- Have a working knowledge of financial management.
- Deliver high quality customer service.
- Form excellent relationships with staff, parents and children.
- Be flexible and able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
- Be thoroughly professional, understanding issues of confidentiality and the need to protect the welfare of children.
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Academies.
- Exceptionally enthusiastic children and families who love WISE Academy.
- Competitive Salary.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- 28 days annual leave.
- Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
- Excellent training and peer support.
- A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
- An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community.
- A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
- Ongoing commitment to your professional development.
WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.
WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.
Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.
You can apply online through the North East Jobs Website, go to WISE Academies Jobs and click Apply for Office Manager - Permanent - Hasting Hill Academy*
For further details, please see the supporting documents section of this advert. For any queries, please contact WISE Recruitment Team by telephone 0191 7070125 [option 5] or e-mail recruitment@wiseacademies.co.uk
Please quote the vacancy reference when requesting additional information.
Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 12th October 2026
Shortlisting: TBC
Interviews: TBC