Office Manager

Office Manager

• This is an exciting opportunity for an Office Manager to join Ark Evelyn Grace Academy.
• We are seeking a dynamic, solution-focused, and professional individual to become part of our friendly, dedicated, and hardworking Business Support Team.

The Role

• In this pivotal position, you will lead and be central to the Academy's administrative operations, ensuring the office runs smoothly each day. Your responsibilities will include coordinating office activities, managing communications, maintaining records, and supporting the needs of staff, students, and parents. You and your team will consistently strive for operational excellence, delivering the best administrative services in schools.
• Your exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask will be crucial in creating a productive and positive environment, significantly contributing to the success of the school community. You will directly support the Vice Principal – Business and Community and work closely with the premises, catering, and HR team to ensure that daily operations are carried out efficiently and effectively. Additionally, you will exchange best practices and partner with Ark Globe Academy to innovate administrative processes across sites. In this dynamic role, you will acknowledge that no two days are the same, embracing the variety and challenges that come with supporting a thriving school environment.

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
• Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us

• At Ark Evelyn Grace, we believe that education is transformational; that is why what we do matters and why we are always seeking to improve our practice.
• We intend for Ark Evelyn Grace Academy to be the school of choice in the local community, whose reputation is centred on great teaching, exemplary behaviour and unrivalled opportunities beyond the classroom.
• Our academy is a community. You will join a friendly, motivated team who places pupils at the heart of every decision. All of us play an essential role in making our school a safe, secure and enjoyable place to be.
• Our 2022 staff survey found that 81% of staff at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy agree that their line manager listens to and values their opinions.
• Visit evelyngraceacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. 

• Diversity and inclusion:
• We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.
• Safeguarding statement:
• Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. 
• Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.
• Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.