Office Manager
Ark Chamberlain Primary Academy
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Ark Support Staff Scale Band 8 (£23,420 - £29,212) per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as available
- Apply by:
- 8 November 2016
Job overview
Ark Chamberlain Primary Academy joined the Ark network in September 2015. The school, which was previously Oldknow Academy, is a 5 form entry junior school (ages 7-11) in Small Heath, Birmingham. Ark Chamberlain Primary joins Ark’s thriving hub of primary and secondary schools in Birmingham.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Office Manager to oversee key aspects of operations and procedures. Under the guidance of the Operations Manager, you will lead, motivate and inspire our admin team to deliver exceptional customer service for students, staff and visitors.
You will take the lead in developing, implementing and monitoring the systems, procedures and policies which make up the backbone of school operations and you will work closely with colleagues to deliver a broad range of projects and events such as open evenings.
This newly created role will support the Operations Manager in delivering administrative support for school operations including reception, admissions and communications.
This is a varied and rewarding role and an excellent opportunity to play a central role in the effective and smooth running of our school.
Our ideal candidate will:
- have experience of setting up and running effective administrative and clerical systems within a school context (desirable)
- have experience of a senior administrative role within school administration, including line management responsibilities
- be a competent user of MS office and confident to learn new technologies
- have experience of working with student information systems e.g. SIMS
- have excellent administrative and organisational skills
We welcome visits to the academy; to arrange a time to visit the school, please contact Mrs Nita Bateman on 0121 464 8771 and n.bateman@arkchamberlain.org.
Please note that Ark Chamberlain Academy will be closed 24th - 31st October inclusive.
For any technical queries when using the online application system, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@arkonline.org and 0203 116 6345.
Please apply via the following link: https://goo.gl/s7HNcn. The closing date for applications is 11am - Tuesday 8th November. Interviews will take place on Friday 18th November.
Applications will be reviewed as received, so you may hear from us before the closing date.
Deadline: 11am - Tuesday 8th November 2016
Interview date: Friday 18th November 2016
Hours: Annualised hours’ contract - exact hours to be negotiated upon the needs of the academy (must be willing to work at least two weeks during school summer holidays and one week at other times). Hours 7.30am – 4.30pm/8.00am – 5.00pm by arrangement.
Location: Small Heath, Birmingham
We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and any other relevant employment checks.
Attached documents
About Ark Chamberlain Primary Academy
- Ark Chamberlain Primary Academy
- Oldknow Road, Small Heath, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B10 0HU
- United Kingdom
Ark Chamberlain Primary Academy is a five-form entry junior school in Small Heath, Birmingham. The school joined the Ark network in September 2015, after its predecessor school was placed in special measures by Ofsted. It is now under a strong and effective leadership team and part of the Birmingham hub made up of three primary schools and three secondary schools.
We believe in the potential of every child at Ark Chamberlain Primary Academy. Our vision is to ensure that all children are supported and nurtured in order to develop their aspirations to be positive contributors to a global society and leaders of tomorrow. To do this we will start the journey towards a university degree and encourage children to explore a wide range of future careers. We will ensure that the pursuit of excellence is promoted and offer a safe and enjoyable learning environment.
Under the school’s dynamic new Principal, Wendy Baxter, Ark Chamberlain has instituted a staff well-being policy, with an emphasis in each staff briefing on rest and relaxation. Staff are expected and encouraged to get rest and ‘me time’ during half term and to not answer emails outside of work hours. The school also has communal singing and a staff breakfast on Friday. We know that our pupils will only achieve the best possible outcomes if our teachers receive the best professional development opportunities. This is why we have made the commitment to ensure that there are regular opportunities for all teachers to receive bespoke training. In fact, we provide twice as many training day as standard.
There is a focus on exemplary behaviour in the school, giving teachers more time to teach. The behaviour policy is clear, simple and on whiteboards in a visual format, ensuring that every pupil knows what’s expected of them – and that teachers can concentrate on teaching, not classroom management.
Curriculum
At Ark Chamberlain, we want our children to develop a love of learning and experience a rounded education. We ensure every year group covers a broad and balanced curriculum which engages the children. Every day, maths, writing and reading will be taught, as these are core subjects and very important to children’s development.In addition to this, we teach topic-which covers geography and history, PSHCE- which involves children’s personal, social and health education, RE, computing and Spanish.
Ofsted
In December 2015 the academy had its first Ofsted Monitoring Inspection which determined that “the academy is taking effective action towards the removal of special measures”. This is the best result that a school can achieve following a monitoring inspection.
Read more about Ofsted's observations or see the the full report.
The Ark network
Ark Chamberlain Primary Academy is part of Ark, an international charity transforming lives through education. Ark has 35 schools across the UK in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark exists to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. Ark schools are all non-selective and in areas where they can make the biggest difference.
Read more about Ark: http://arkonline.org/
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