Office Manager - Meon Way Federation

Office Manager - Meon Way Federation

Salary: TSAT Pay Group 5 Pro rata £28,445 - £33,940 for hours and weeks stated (£31,558 - £37,654 FTE)

Start date: September 2024

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Term time plus 1 week)

Closing date: 19/04/2024

Interview: 26/04/2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Office Manager to join our successful team across our Meon Way Federation Schools from September 2024.

The Office Manager is responsible for the organisation and efficient running of the school offices across the Federation, the efficient execution of all office activities encompassing the line management of office and administration staff. You will manage the day-to-day operations, including correspondence, record-keeping and communication with staff, parents and stakeholders. You will also coordinate recruitment processes, assist with HR related tasks and maintain an accurate Single Central Register.

What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job description

• Ability to manage conflicting demands, deadlines and interruptions
• Systematic approach to a varied administrative task load whilst working to tight deadlines
• Excellent administration skills, with a high level of efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality
• Experience of leading, coaching and motivating staff
• An ability to work with minimal supervision and direction as well as multi task and use initiative

Essential:

• IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Management experience
• SIMs knowledge

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working in a school or other education environment
• First Aid Qualification
• Knowledge of the following systems: SCR, Every, Edenred, Applicaa, iHasco, Iris Reach, Eploy, PSP HR system

About Us

Meon Infant School, Meon Junior School and Moorings Way Infant School have joined forces to become Meon Way Federation. We have a highly motivated and talented team and children are encouraged to become confident, caring and articulate and to use their abilities to the full. We provide an atmosphere, which enables the children to acquire a wide range of knowledge, skills and practical abilities.

“Staff all enjoy working here and agree that leaders are considerate of staff’s well-being”– Ofsted

Click here to view our video and gain an insight into what our school is like

Meon Way Federation is a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education. 

There are five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

Click Here To view our Trust video to gain an insight into The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

What our Trust will offer you:

• The opportunity to work with and support happy well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos. 
• Vast support network from senior leaders and colleagues within the school and our Trust including excellent CPD opportunities and career pathways
• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme 
• As a Trust we aim to foster a culture of appreciation with our fantastic Colleague recognition scheme
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to Thinking You - A 24/7 employee assistance programme for legal, financial, emergency health or lifestyle support
• Support staff have access to ‘Discount for Teachers’ with a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers
• A ‘Refer a Friend’ incentive scheme 

Next steps:

If you are interested in working at our friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today! 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to our school are very welcome and strongly encouraged. Please contact Jan Atrill on Jan.Atrill@meonjun.tsat.uk to arrange a suitable time. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk