office manager Kingston upon Hull, England
Job description
Office Manager - Frederick Holmes School
Grade & Scale point: 6, SCP 14-19
Salary: £25,409-£27,852 FTE, £15,876-£17,403 Actual, £13.17-£14.44/hr
Hours of work: 27.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term time only (190 days/year)
Start date: Monday 25 September 2023
Frederick Holmes School is a community special school catering for pupils with severe physical/learning disabilities and those with profound and multiple needs aged 2-19. It is a school where all children are valued and all staff work extremely hard to deliver an inspirational curriculum in a supportive and caring environment.
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to appoint as our Office Manager, where you will be responsible for providing a proactive, professional, high quality administrative and support service. You will be working as part of a friendly admin team and will need to be well organised and adaptable. You will be expected to be a team player and contribute to the development of the school’s administrative, financial and support services, with a focus on running the school office and dealing with finance.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Ensure the smooth running of the school office on a day to day basis, managing complex admin procedures
- Take a lead role in planning, development, design, organisation and monitoring of support systems/procedures/policies
- Overseeing the sales ledger, purchase ledger, cash book and nominal ledger functions and ensuring all orders/payments are complying with Best Value policy
- Provide detailed analysis and evaluation of data/produce detailed reports/ information as required
- Line Management of administrative support staff, lunchtime staff & site staff
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- GCSE 5 A*-C or equivalent including Maths and English
- NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
- Qualified First Aider, or a willingness to undergo training
- Ability to use initiative and plan/prioritise work
- Ability to use ICT skills to manage & analyse data
- Experience of budgetary control
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
- Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
- A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
- Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
- Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
- A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
- Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit our Trust website https://www.humbereducationtrust.co.uk/vacancies/ for further details and to download an application form. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Wednesday 12 July 2023
Interview date: Monday 17 July 2023
Visits to our school are welcome by appointment.
If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact: Claire Turner, HR Administrator, at Frederick Holmes School on Tel: 01482 804766 or via email [email protected]
As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
CONDITIONAL OFFER:
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 27.5 per week
Salary: £25,409.00-£27,852.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 25/09/2023
