School Office Manager

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced School Office Manager to join us at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We are looking for a well organised, dedicated individual with an eye for detail. This position would suit an experienced School administrator or possibly someone with an administration background looking for their first role in a school.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a co-educational independent school for children aged 2 years – 11 years, which provides a broad and balanced education within a unique setting. It offers an individually focused education in a friendly environment, promoting excellence in learning and encouraging exceptional behaviour. It is a truly inclusive school with a unique family feel and offers small classes, dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and experiences catered to the needs and interests of every child. The school has a strong family atmosphere and prepares pupils exceptionally well for schools of their choice at age 11+.

As the School Office Manager, you will have a wide-ranging role. You will be involved in every area of the school including admissions, finance, health and safety, administration as well as the reception. Each important area will enable you to play a key role in the continued excellence at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We are looking for a friendly, people person who will be able to welcome parents, pupils and members of the public when needed to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. You will be fully trained and welcomed into our friendly school.

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Liaising with parents, carers, teachers and members of the public. Responding and assisting with requests as they arise.
• Being the main point of contact at the school, responding in a friendly professional manner.
• Provide administrative support to the Headteacher and other school staff as requested.
• Attending and organising school events and meetings.
• Keeping pupil records up to date including admissions, attendance and census details.

A full job description is available on request.

In return for your dedication and commitment, you will join a great school with passionate staff. We encourage staff development and you will be offered professional development and training opportunities, including ongoing coaching from the management team, with the prospect of career and salary progression as we grow. As part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] you will also benefit from:

• Competitive Salary, with annual reviews
• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets)

Please apply ASAP, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received. For more information or an informal conversation please call Mr Leigh Hardie, our Headteacher, on [contact hidden].

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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Georgian House, Park Lane, Stanmore, Middx HA7 3HD, United Kingdom
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Telephone: [contact hidden]