What skills and experience we’re looking for
We are seeking an organised, proactive and personable Office Manager to join our academy as our long‑standing postholder retires. While experience is preferred, the right attitude, flexibility and willingness to learn are equally important. This is a busy and reactive role, so we are looking for someone who can confidently support the day‑to‑day running of the academy.
A full driving licence, access to a car and business insurance are essential. Key responsibilities include leading and supporting our admin, finance, site and health & safety teams, ensuring smooth daily operations across the academy, providing administrative support, and delivering first aid cover (training for the required 3‑day first aid qualification will be provided, with an additional payment made for this responsibility).
What the school offers its staff
The Link Academy is in Netherton, Dudley, and draws pupils from across central and eastern Dudley as well as neighbouring Sandwell. There are currently some 1,000 learners on roll and the academy recruits at capacity.
The principal, Emma Edwards-Morgan, is an ex‑pupil of the school and shares the Trust’s determination to restore the reputation for excellence that it once held.
“We have seen significant improvements in outcomes at Grade 4+ in English and Maths and Grade 5+ in English and Maths. Summer 2025, saw our best GCSE English results, with a fantastic 73% of learners leaving school with at least a Grade 4 and an incredible 61% of learners with at least a Grade 5! In fact, one in three learners achieved a TOP Grade 7‑9 in English!”
An Ofsted report in 2022 raised The Link Academy by two grades to be ‘Good’ across the board, a result only achieved by twelve other schools in the previous ten years.
The Trust recognises that our staff are our most valuable asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority. An extensive program of staff development is operated within the school and across the Trust, and this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, and teaching and associate staff. You will be joining The Link Academy at an exciting time as we continue our journey to provide first class education for the young people of Dudley.
Dudley Academies Trust is fully committed to prioritising emotional health and wellbeing for all employees
We support our employees to make positive choices for their own wellbeing and encourage an open and understanding culture across and between all roles in the Trust. Our Employee Assistance programme offers 24/7, free legal, financial and counselling provision to all staff. Please see the attached wellbeing charter for further information.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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