The main purpose of this role is to ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the main office, receptions, and to proactively support the development of a dynamic learning community through effective delivery of administrative services to meet the needs of every stakeholder.
We can offer our successful candidate:
+ The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT academy
+ A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
+ A stunning environment with modern building, excellent resources and facilities
+ A strong commitment to support professional development opportunities

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie has a rare and truly exciting opportunity to appoint an experienced, efficient and personable Office Manager to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to join and be part of a highly successful secondary school serving a mixed community. The role of the Office Manager is a busy one; there is always plenty to do so we need an individual who can turn their hand to all requirements, and who can be flexible with day to day duties. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and will manage the smooth day to day running of the administration processes across the academy. You will be responsible for a small team and therefore previous supervisory experience is essential, along with exceptional organisation skills.

A very warm welcome to Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a co-educational school, based in Tonbridge. The school is housed in a state-of-the art building on an attractive campus with excellent facilities.
It is our mission that every child at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well-prepared for adult life.
We deliver this by having a dedicated staff body, a broad and balanced curriculum with high standards of discipline, creating a disruption free learning environment. Students' wellbeing is of equal importance alongside their academic progress and we offer outstanding support.
Our core values of being ready, being responsible and being respectful underpin everything we do at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Students are provided with a range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom to develop these core values.
We are very proud of the students and staff at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. We aim to develop excellent working relationships with our parents and carers to ensure that all our students enjoy their learning, make excellent academic progress and become well rounded, responsible global citizens.
Our website can only give you a flavour of what we offer at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, please do come and visit us on one of our open events to meet with our fantastic students and amazing and dedicated staff.

The basis of this role is fixed term working 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday), Term Time + 1 week of inset and offering an actual salary of £24,339 - £26,830 per annum (£28,297 - £31,194 full-time equivalent) based on experience.