Office Manager Crawley, West Sussex, South East England, England
West Sussex County Council - Schools
Full Time
Crawley, West Sussex, South East England, England
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Job description
Salary
£21,186
Location
Southgate Primary School
Address
Southgate Primary, Barrington Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6DG
Website
www.southgateprimary.co.uk/
Email
Telephone No
01293 525966
Contract
Permanent, Term-time
37.25 hours per week
37.25 hours per week
Job advertisement
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and caring Office Manager to oversee our busy main school office.
Your Opportunity
The successful candidate will be a hard-working and motivated individual who will ensure there are efficient administrative systems in the office that deliver a high-quality service to the school community and meet key deadlines. This is a busy and varied role for someone who is pleasant and welcoming and has the capacity to remain calm and cope with the unexpected.
They will be confident with the use of Microsoft, Google and be able to learn new systems. They should be professional when handling confidential material, be an excellent communicator and ideally, have experience of working in a busy office environment within a school setting. They will also be responsible for providing a professional and friendly point of call to all parents and visitors to the school, ensuring all queries are dealt with effectively and efficiently.
About Southgate Primary School
Southgate Primary School is an improving school situated in the heart of the Crawley Community. You will join a genuinely caring and supportive team who want every child to succeed. Our pupils are given opportunities and experiences which opens their eyes to the possibilities ahead of them and are provided with the skills and knowledge to help them reach their full potential.
What we are looking for:
•
A strong team player that is able to use their own initiative
•
Excellent organisational skills
•
Enthusiasm and a calm and friendly personality
•
Flexible and adaptable to suit the needs and requirements of the role
•
An ability to remain professional when handling confidential material
•
An excellent communicator with both parents, children and staff
•
Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
•
Aware of the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding of children
•
Confident in the use of Microsoft Office
•
Knowledge of school systems (SIMS is desirable)
•
Good level of IT skills
Join the GLF Schools Community:
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working options
Generous holiday allowance
Work life and family friendly policies
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Career pathways and talent management
Access to a staff benefits portal
Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
FTE Salary: Specialist Pay scale £23,800 FTE
Pro-rata Salary: £21,186
Hours of Work:
Hours: 37.25 a week (8.15am - 4.30pm), 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week, including INSET days).
To apply please use this link - https://www.eteach.com/job/office-manager-1326288
The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure.
Your Opportunity
The successful candidate will be a hard-working and motivated individual who will ensure there are efficient administrative systems in the office that deliver a high-quality service to the school community and meet key deadlines. This is a busy and varied role for someone who is pleasant and welcoming and has the capacity to remain calm and cope with the unexpected.
They will be confident with the use of Microsoft, Google and be able to learn new systems. They should be professional when handling confidential material, be an excellent communicator and ideally, have experience of working in a busy office environment within a school setting. They will also be responsible for providing a professional and friendly point of call to all parents and visitors to the school, ensuring all queries are dealt with effectively and efficiently.
About Southgate Primary School
Southgate Primary School is an improving school situated in the heart of the Crawley Community. You will join a genuinely caring and supportive team who want every child to succeed. Our pupils are given opportunities and experiences which opens their eyes to the possibilities ahead of them and are provided with the skills and knowledge to help them reach their full potential.
What we are looking for:
•
A strong team player that is able to use their own initiative
•
Excellent organisational skills
•
Enthusiasm and a calm and friendly personality
•
Flexible and adaptable to suit the needs and requirements of the role
•
An ability to remain professional when handling confidential material
•
An excellent communicator with both parents, children and staff
•
Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
•
Aware of the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding of children
•
Confident in the use of Microsoft Office
•
Knowledge of school systems (SIMS is desirable)
•
Good level of IT skills
Join the GLF Schools Community:
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working options
Generous holiday allowance
Work life and family friendly policies
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Career pathways and talent management
Access to a staff benefits portal
Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
FTE Salary: Specialist Pay scale £23,800 FTE
Pro-rata Salary: £21,186
Hours of Work:
Hours: 37.25 a week (8.15am - 4.30pm), 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week, including INSET days).
To apply please use this link - https://www.eteach.com/job/office-manager-1326288
The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure.
Posted Date:
11 May 2023
Closing Date:
31 May 2023
Interview Date:
West Sussex County Council - Schools
www.westsussex.gov.uk
Chichester, United Kingdom
Becky Shaw
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Municipal Agencies
1898
