Office Manager
Marden Lodge Primary School
Caterham
- Expired
- Salary:
- £18, 780 - £21, 906
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 June 2018
Job overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for a confident, friendly & flexible individual to join our strong and supportive admin team
The successful candidate will be a hard working and motivated individual who will lead the front office administration function and provide a diverse range of secretarial and administrative duties for the school.
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 Office, able to remain 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 promoting a professional and friendly point of call to all parents and visitors to the school, ensuring all queries are dealt with effectively and efficiently.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Excellent IT skills and is competent using a range Microsoft packages
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Preferably experienced in working in a school environment
- Educated to GCSE level with Maths and English
We can offer:
- A welcoming and supportive staff
- Training, development and career development
- An exceptional Pension scheme
- Occupational Sick Pay
- The opportunity to be part of a large developing multi academy trust
Working 35 hours a week over 40 weeks of the year, the successful candidate will be hardworking, willing and enjoy interacting with our children, visitors and colleagues.
Salary: £18,780 - £21,906 FTE £15,963 - £18, 620 Pro Rata
Advert expiry date: 21st June
Interviews: W/C 24th June
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we support applications from educators from diverse backgrounds seeking flexible opportunities. GLF reserves the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
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About Marden Lodge Primary School
Welcome to Marden Lodge Primary School, part of GLF Schools. We are an all through primary school with the additional benefit of day care on site which includes full wrap around care, including breakfast and after school provision. The school is situated on a pleasant site on the outskirts of Caterham and integrates all phases of learning. Our outdoor facilities include a playing field, adventure playground, a covered heated swimming pool and a large playground.
At Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery, we aim to provide an education which excites and inspires our children. Through building on the children's interests, exciting their curiosity, developing their skills and having high expectations for achievement, we aim to ensure that every child is challenged to achieve the best that they can.
Our staff work closely as a team, and with the school community, in order to ensure that the children have high quality experiences at our school.
Marden Lodge is an exciting, friendly and engaging place to work and learn. Working as part of the Marden Lodge Team will provide you with opportunities to really make a difference to the lives of our pupils. We are on a journey to make Marden Lodge the school of choice in the local area and we welcome you to join us.
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
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive 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
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