Office Manager
Franciscan Primary School
Wandsworth
- Expired
- Salary:
- £28,752 - £34,985 per annum (Grade 6-8)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 July 2019
Job overview
36 hours per week
All Year Round
Franciscan Primary School is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school and is part of the Graveney Multi Academy Trust, based in southwest London. Franciscan Primary School provides an exciting curriculum together with excellent extra-curricular provision, with the advantages of having access to Graveney School’s outstanding facilities as well as the Trust’s strength in delivering a traditional education, supported by the highest expectations with respect to behaviour.
Franciscan Primary School seeks an experienced and proactive candidate to manage the operational services of our bustling primary school, from September 2019. You will manage a small team, taking responsibility for the overseeing of all of the school office duties in relation to pupils, parents and the wider community, Health and Safety, facilities management as well as the letting and hiring of premises. You will be an integral part of the school’s operational function, providing support to the Headteacher and Governors to actively promote and support the efficient operations of the school.
This is a varied and rewarding role with an excellent opportunity to play a central role in the effective and smooth running of our school. You will have at least 2 years’ experience in working within a school office environment [primary or secondary, excellent communication skills and will demonstrate a clear understanding of the need for effective operational management required for a busy school environment.
Candidates will demonstrate excellent administrative and organisational skills, including knowledge of SIMS. You will have the ability to manage a busy environment, lead, motivate and inspire a team of staff to deliver a warm and welcoming front of house for pupils, staff and visitors within the framework of the wider Graveney Trust.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/ or from the school’s website: www.franciscan.wandsworth.sch.uk/vacancies
For any further details or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office on the telephone number or email below.
Please note that applications must be submitted using the Graveney Trust application form. Electronic applications should be submitted to recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk. Hard copy applications should be posted or hand delivered to the HR Department, Graveney School, Welham Road, Tooting, SW17 9BU.
Closing date: 15 July 2019 (at noon)
Interview date: 17 or 18 July 2019
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note that we do not accept CVs. Strictly no agencies please.
Franciscan Primary School
(Franciscan Primary School is part of Graveney Trust)
221 Franciscan Road
Tooting
SW17 8HQ
Tel: 020 8 672 3048
Email: admin@franciscan.wandsworth.sch.uk
Website: www.franciscan.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Pat Andre-Watson
Attached documents
About Franciscan Primary School
Application Process
Applicants are advised to read ALL instructions and guidance on the application form prior to completion. Failure to do so may result in the form being returned to you, therefore causing a delay and missing the closing date for applications.
Wherever possible, please complete the application form electronically and include as much detail as possible; in particular:
- Section 7E (Education Training and Qualifications) Do include/account for ALL gaps in the chronology of your education and employment from secondary to higher education, as appropriate.
- Section 9 – Additional Information Please take careful note of the instructions under this section and provide as much information as possible to support your application.
Please do not submit a CV as an alternative to any part of the application form as it will not be considered.
Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.
We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
As part of commitment to this inclusive culture, we kindly ask that you complete the separate Equal Opportunities Recruitment Monitoring form in addition to the Application form.
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