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)

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