PA and Office Manager

Harris Primary Academy Merton is a new Primary Academy for local children aged three to eleven. We opened in September 2014. Our belief is that children thrive when they are consistently happy and safe at school and that through expert teaching and support all pupils can achieve to a high standard.

Harris Primary Academy Merton are looking to appoint a reliable, hardworking and efficient Office Manager and PA to the Principal.

The post holder will be required to support the senior leadership team and to manage the school office staff as well as the premises team to keep the school running smoothly. This is a varied role which includes administration and diary management for the Principal, support for HR processes and files, collation and circulation of information and producing written correspondence.

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is highly organised, flexible,
• The ability able to work quickly and independently to meet deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and IT skills and a good sense of humour!

We are looking for someone who will:

• Provide an up to date daily/weekly diary and maintain an overview of approaching deadlines.
• Support with the preparation of paperwork and presentations for a range of meetings including interviews, performance management, presentations and training sessions.
• Work with Federation teams including HR, IT and Finance Business Managers as we'll as PA's and Principals across the Federation as appropriate.
• At all times operating within the schools equal opportunities framework
• Commitment and contribution to improving standards for pupils within the school as appropriate
• Contributing to the maintenance of a caring and stimulating environment for pupils

Why work at Harris Primary Academy Merton?

• A school where pupils' achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons
• Children who are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn
• Part of the Harris Federation, sharing best teaching practice with other Harris Academies and building on the Federation's proven track record in the borough
• Exceptional opportunities for personal and professional development
• Generous Harris rewards and benefits package

If you would like to arrange a visit, or if you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Charlotte Porter on 020 8679 3707 or e-mail C.Porter@harrisprimarymerton.org.uk

Closing Date: 24 February 2017

Harris Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.