School Services and Office Manager

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PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW

The Ripley Academy is seeking an exceptional School Services and Office Manager to play a central role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school, to start September 2026.

We are looking to appoint a candidate who is:

• Calm, professional, and approachable
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Flexible, solution-focused, and resilient
• Committed to supporting students and staff

This is a high-profile leadership role within our support staff structure, combining HR leadership, operational management, administration, compliance, and strategic support to senior leaders. You will work closely with the Executive Headteacher and Head of School, leading key systems and managing a dedicated office team.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a school where your contribution is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the futures of our young people.

How to Apply

For more information about The Ripley Academy please visit our website at www.ripleyacademy.org

Applications should be completed via the vacancy page on the East Midlands Education Trust website, see link: School Services and Office Manager | East Midlands Education Trust

Please ensure your completed application is returned no later than 9.00am on the Closing Date.

For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit to the Academy, please contact Collette Robson (PA to the Headteacher) via email at crobson@ripleyacademy.org

We welcome applications from all who feel they have the qualities to contribute to this Academy regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Due to the high number of applications we receive, it is with regret that we cannot always respond individually. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

CVs are not acceptable for this post

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.