Office Manager

37 Hours per Week (part time considered) Permanent and Term Time, plus 5 INSET days per year We are a long established and inclusive school with high ambition for all children and a passion for developing the whole child. We are looking for a motivated and friendly individual who will be responsible for managing administration staff in the day-to-day running of the office, supporting the Executive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in the effective running of the school.

You will have

• excellent customer service skills;

• extensive school experience;

• excellent IT knowledge and the use of Word/Excel etc;

• excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both written and oral;

• accuracy and pride in your work;

• excellent organisation and prioritising skills with a systematic approach to workload management;

• knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices and protocols, including KCSIE and the SCR;

• a full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation, including GDPR and Health & Safety;

• knowledge in HR matters, primarily recruitment;

• an understanding of the importance of confidentiality;

• the ability to work under pressure;

• the ability to prioritise workload;

• the ability to work on your own initiative;

• the competence to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these;

• the ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities;

We can offer you

• A well-resourced attractive working environment

• The opportunity to work with motivated and friendly children

• Supportive staff and governors

• Health benefits scheme

• A commitment to continuing professional development