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School: Federation of West Leigh Infant and Backwell Junior Schools

Location: Backwell Church of England Junior School, Church Lane, Backwell, Somerset BS48 3JJ

Location: Backwell Church of England Junior School, Church Lane, Backwell, Somerset BS48 3JJ

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Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time

Contract Length: permanent

Salary: FTE£33,119 - £35,570 Actual£27,517.75- £29,554.23

Hours: Part Time

Posted: 8th October 2026

Posted: 8th October 2026

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Expires: 4th November 2026 11:59 PM

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Job ID: 1578692

Job Reference: LSP-S457

School: Backwell Federation

Hours: 35 hours per week

8:30-4pm with half hour lunch

Term Time Only. Including 5 Inset days

Contract: Permanent

Start: Monday 4th January 2027 or sooner for the right candidate

Pay scale JG6: SCP 19 - 23 (£33,119.00 - £35,570.00 fte)

(£27,517.75- £29,554.23 pro rata)

Backwell Federation is seeking to appoint a highly organised, flexible and friendly Office Manager to run our school offices at West Leigh Infants and Backwell Juniors.

The Office Manager will be responsible for over-seeing the administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school.

The successful candidate must:

Have good attention to details and be organised and self-motivated

Have good GCSE results (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Ideally have experience working in education

Be able to work confidently under pressure to deadlines

Understand the need for confidentiality

Have great IT skills (Word/Excel) and be able to use data systems e.g. BromCom, iTrent, I AM Compliant

We can offer you:

A fabulous working environment with children who really want to learn

A friendly and successful school

A school with dedicated and hard-working staff

A positive learning environment

Supportive staff, governors, parents, church and community

Safeguarding Statement:

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Backwell Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Visits to school

Visits to the school from prospective candidates are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

All applications should be received through our eRecruit system. Please use this link

Closing Date: Thursday 5th November 2026 at 12 noon

Interview Date: W/b 9th November 2026

Safeguarding Statement:

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Federation of West Leigh Infant and Backwell Junior Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

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