Job Description

Little Thurrock Primary School

Rectory Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5SW

Wishes to appoint a

Support Manager

Salary: Band D Point 20-25

(£29,512.89 - £33,495.80 per annum depending on experience)

35 hours per week

8:00am - 3.45pm (Monday-Friday)

with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break

39 weeks of the year - term time, plus inset days plus 1 additional week to be worked during school closure.

Start Date: 7th December 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the welcoming and supportive office team at Little Thurrock Primary School. We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Support Manager to take on the dual role of PA to the Headteacher and Office Manager. This part-time position is key to ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of administrative and clerical support across the school.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate patience and show a commitment to supporting the school office. This role would be suited to someone enthusiastic, personable, empathetic and able to communicate effectively, whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner, under pressure. Previous school experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

The position will involve:

· Providing personal assistance to the Headteacher, minute meetings, managing appointments, diaries and contacts

· Ensuring the provision of an effective administrative and clerical support to the school

· Being responsible for the day-to-day management of the administration and data function

· Line managing Support Officer and Receptionist

· Assisting the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team by using data to provide school improvement information and be responsible for the setting up of systems within the school

· Championing and overseeing GDPR across the school

· Being the HR link for the Osborne Trust

· Overseeing the website and policy compliance

· Supporting health and safety in the school

The successful candidate will:

· Have excellent communication & organisational skills and a helpful attitude

· Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

· Have excellent written skills with the ability to multitask

· Be able to remain calm under pressure and remain positive

· Be able to follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students' welfare

· Have GCSE Maths and English (grade 4-9 or equivalent)

· Be proficient in office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ideally Bromcom

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944.

As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website,Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)

Closing date:Friday 19th October 2026 - Midday

Interview date: Thursday 5th November 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

Little Thurrock Primary School is a large three form entry school and nursery at the heart of the community: we are a school that promotes strong and supportive parent partnerships. We are committed to ensuring all our pupils receive an outstanding education, achieve their full potential, and are equipped with the skills and attitudes needed to be active citizens of the 21st Century. We passionately believe that strong foundations are the key to success and are striving to be a beacon of excellence for early language development.