Current Vacancies

OFFICE MANAGER  
The Highfield School (Scholars’ Education Trust)

Grade: H7 
Actual salary at 37 hours: Starting from £27,200
Hours: 37 hrs per week – Term Time + 1 week + INSET Days
Start Date: October

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Highfield School for an Office Manager to manage the dedicated administration team. 

The position would suit an experienced Office Manager or school Admin Assistant looking for the next stage in their career. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, well organised and committed individual with excellent communication and administration skills who would enjoy working collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive school. They will line manage the administration team to ensure that they support the school efficiently and effectively; whilst undertaking key administrative roles in support of the senior leadership team and staff.

The Highfield School is an ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school, where all are encouraged to achieve their full potential. We have an excellent reputation both academically and pastorally and we firmly believe that all our students are entitled to a curriculum that is innovative, relevant and accessible for all. Whilst there is a great emphasis on English, maths, science, humanities and languages, this is balanced by a promotion of, and dedication to, the arts and creativity both in our taught and wider curricular offer.

The development of teaching and learning at The Highfield School, is driven by a desire to understand how students learn and led by evidence-based practice and access to quality high quality CPD. In addition, our innovative approach to the use of new technologies ensures that our students acquire the skills and confidence needed to be the leaders of the future, in a diverse and competitive world.

The Highfield School’s vision is to produce responsible young people of whom we can all be proud. We plan to raise the standards of achievement of every child and to be outstanding in every area. We do not underestimate the challenges involved in achieving this, but we believe in the principle of aiming high.  

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Closing date: 19th September 
Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 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. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences 
The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.