Office Manager

Post: Office Manager

Commencing 1st June or 1st September 2026

37 hours per week

Full time, term time only contract, permanent contract

08:00 – 16: 00 Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 15:30 Friday

Salary: Grade F (point 12-17) £28,598 - £31,022

Actual Salary £24,489 - £26,565

At Magna Academy we have a team of dedicated people who are all working together to achieve our mission of preparing our students for success. Our Academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work. We are proud that our outcomes and progress are very strong across the academy. 

The successful candidate:

We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to the role of Office Manager to join our team at Magna Academy. 

The Office Manager at Magna Academy shall lead a team to deliver excellence in front of house operations, providing a welcoming and informative reception and high quality administrative service for the academy.

The Office Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily administration of the academy office including line managing administrative staff and will assist with the planning and development of support services.

The Office Manager will actively promote the delivery of high quality outcomes and will be required to use their own initiative, using careful judgement, tact and diplomacy. 

Ultimately, we are looking for a committed candidate with an uncompromising belief that all students deserve an outstanding education. They will uphold our inclusive ethos and take pride in belonging to the Magna Community.

What we are looking for:

• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently

• A high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail

• The ability to work under their own initiative

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work well under pressure

• A high level of trust, integrity and confidentiality

• Flexibility and a sense of humour

• Fully conversant with a range of IT platforms and applications

• Qualifications at least to level 2 or equivalent

What we offer:

• Excellent working conditions

• A supportive environment

• A friendly, vibrant and collaborative staff body

• Opportunity for further development

• State of the art facilities and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset

Next steps: 

Magna Academy Poole offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career. We would be delighted to show you around our Academy in order to fully appreciate our excellent environment. If you do have any questions about the role before you apply then please contact zchallis@magna-aspirations.org 

How to Apply:

Please click on the “quick apply” button to submit an on-line application.

Closing date for applications: 1st June 2026

Interview date: From the week beginning 15th June 2026.

Learn more about Magna Academy at:  https://www.magna-aspirations.org/

About Aspirations:

Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals. 

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”

Magna Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.

Magna Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.