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Office Manager

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Addlestone, Surrey KT15 1FQ

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The School Office Manager position offers an annual salary ranging from £26,203 to £28,101 pro rata, equivalent to a full-time salary of £29,697 to £31,848.
  • Located in Addlestone, the role requires a commitment of 40 weeks per year, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience and be educated to GCSE standard with at least 5 GCSEs, including Mathematics and English.
  • Key responsibilities include managing the administrative team, providing customer service, and ensuring efficient office operations while liaising with the leadership team.
  • Benefits include a pension, generous holiday entitlement, ongoing training opportunities, and family-friendly policies.
School Office Manager
  • Annual Salary: £26,203 - £28,101 pro rata (FTE £29,697 - £31,848)
  • Location: Addlestone
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm (40 weeks per year)

I am recruiting for a School Office Manager to oversee and ensure comprehensive and timely administrative support, working closely with the School Business Manager. This role is pivotal in supporting the aims and strategic direction of the school, leading and managing the office administrative team to deliver effective and efficient administrative and clerical support. The successful candidate will also provide excellent and proactive front-line customer service to families and visitors.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Line management, training, and development of designated administrative staff including reviewing performance and conducting staff appraisals.
  • Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the administrative functions within the school.
  • Act as a liaison between the Headteacher, Leadership Team, and the wider School Community to ensure that matters are dealt with promptly and effectively.
  • Oversight and/or management of pupil related data within appropriate systems.
  • Provide administrative support to teachers and Leadership as required.
  • Ensure that visitors and members of the community are greeted and welcomed to the school in a warm and professional manner, in line with safeguarding expectations.
  • Assist pupils and staff who come to the school reception throughout the school day.
  • Use the school’s communication and IT systems to provide and gather information needed for effective communication and the efficient operation of the school’s office.
  • Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as required and/or any other tasks as reasonably requested by Senior Leadership.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • Educated to GCSE Standard at Grade A – C for a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English, or equivalent qualifications.
  • Proven track record of continuous professional development.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to evidence experience of prioritising, planning, organising, and meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent and effective administrative and ICT skills, demonstrating proficiency in all MS office applications.
  • Experience in working with data management and information systems.
  • Ability to work independently using own initiative and manage time effectively.
  • Experience of school software packages such as Arbor.
  • Experience of social media platforms within a professional context.
Benefits:
  • Pension
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Occupational sick pay
  • Recognition policies for exceptional performance & long service
  • Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
  • HR and wellbeing support
  • Family friendly policies

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.