Office Manager

Monday to Friday • Term time plus four weeks (including INSET) 42 weeks

(working weeks negotiable for the right candidate, minimum 40 weeks)

We are looking for an applicant who can lead and manage the administration department within the school.

Your main duties will include but not limited to:

• Organising and coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure the smooth running of the administration function of the school;
• Supervision of office staff and assigning work in the absence of team members;
• Supporting the Year 6 Transition process with other members of the admin team;
• Annual planning, proofing and coordination of bespoke school exercise books;
• Secretarial support for the Assistant and Associate Assistant Headteachers.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a busy office environment;
• Previous experience working in a similar role within a school;
• Empathy with children and parents;
• A positive attitude;
• Excellent attention to detail, whilst working at a fast pace;
• Good computer skills including knowledge of Office 365 and SIMS;
• First aid training (desirable).

Previous experience of secondary school employment would be helpful but is not essential as we will provide all the necessary training to help you to be successful. Evidence of good administration and leadership skills will be required. The successful candidate needs to be hardworking, dedicated to ensuring students of all abilities can succeed and, crucially, committed to being a great role model for future success. 

Slough and Eton is a great school on the outskirts of Slough, which serves the Chalvey community. We are relentlessly focused on ensuring great teaching, learning and experiences are at the core of what we do. It’s an exciting time for us and students are a pleasure to work with.

If you are interested in finding out more then please read the welcome letter from our Headteacher and feel free to visit the school in advance of applying. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

If you would like to contribute to our exciting future please contact our HR Advisor, Beverly Glanville for an application form at vacancies@slougheton.com or visit our website at www.slougheton.com in the vacancy section for further details and an application pack.

CVs alone will not be accepted as a valid application.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 2nd December 2022       

Interviews: w/c Monday 5 December 2022

We reserve the right to interview promising candidates prior to this date if applications are received early.

We are, or course, committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students and staff and will conduct all necessary DBS checks as part of our recruitment process.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE