office manager Stockport, England

Laurus Trust

Full Time Stockport, England 31103 - 27315 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

N.B. We do not accept CV's. To apply, please either e-mail the Recruitment Team to request an application pack, or copy the below URL into your browser and apply via TES.

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/office-manager-stockport-1874972

If you are seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact on the students and staff at Priestnall School, consider joining us as an Office Manager. By taking on this role, you will assist the Head of Support Services in providing a high-quality service to the Head of School and Leadership team.

This position is contracted on a Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to students and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 37 out of 52 weeks.

Hours of work will be 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-4pm Friday.

About Us

Priestnall School is a popular, over-subscribed 11-16 school situated in the pleasant residential area of Heaton Mersey, Stockport. Our community benefits from wonderful students and a hardworking and committed staff team.

From September 2023, Priestnall School is excited to be joining the Laurus Trust, a family of primary and secondary schools across Stockport, Cheshire East, Manchester and Tameside. The Laurus Trust has a reputation for outstanding teaching and learning through the relentless pursuit of excellence and a determination to ensure that every child succeeds.

The governing body at Priestnall has selected to join the Laurus Trust as it is a local trust whose values, approach and aspiration mirrors that of the school, ensuring every child whatever their background or circumstance goes onto the future of their choice. Priestnall School will retain its individuality but also benefit from the support that Laurus will bring, providing professional learning for all staff at every stage of their career and access to collaborative networks.

Job Purpose (For further details on the role, please see the Job Description attached below)

To assist the Head of Support Services in providing a high quality, comprehensive, confidential and professional service to the Head of School and Leadership team.
To line manage the Administration Team.
To be accountable for the quality assurance of all communications to parents/carers.

At the Laurus Trust, it is not just about what we do but also about how we do it. We are seeking individuals who are able to demonstrate our core behaviourswhich set out the expectations we have of our staff.

Key Skills & Experience

Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent
Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous
Ideally possess prior experience within a similar role

About the Laurus Trust

The Laurus Trustis a highly successful and growing multi-academy trust in the North West of England, with Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS), the founder school, at its centre. Our visionis for everyone regardless of background or circumstance to be inspired, to thrive in all environments, to recognise what it takes to succeed, to set aspirational goals and to work hard to achieve them.

All our Laurus Schoolsare hugely oversubscribed and have a reputation, both locally and further afield, for outstanding teaching and learning through the relentless pursuit of excellence and the determination to ensure that every child succeeds. In the recent Staff Engagement Survey, over 95% of our employees stated that they would recommend working for Laurus Trust to their friends.

To see more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefitsand access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page.

Applying for this role

Please note, an application form must be completed as CV’s will not be accepted. To complete an application form, click ‘Quick Apply’.

Should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 549 7000 or via e-mail at [email protected]

Closing Date: Monday 3rd July 2023

Interview Date: TBC

The Laurus Trust and its affiliated schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including online checks and the disclosure of criminal records. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £27,315.00-£31,103.00 per year

Benefits: