School Office Assistant Manager

30 - 36 hours/week, 40 weeks per year – or full year contract considered

Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent administration skills and a positive ‘can do’ attitude? If so, we are looking for an additional colleague to support our Office Manager and play an effective and professional role within the Reception and Office team. 

As well as providing efficient and accurate general administrative support, the ability to work flexibly and motivate others within a small team in a busy school is key. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office software is essential, Excel and Word in particular. As well as experience within a busy office and general administration skills, the ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, and be able to multi task and support colleagues and other stakeholders effectively.

Experience working in a school or similar office environment would be advantageous, as would experience of database systems and/or marketing ‘but this is not a barrier for the right person as training and support is available.

We are a large primary school, located on the borders of South West London, with 620 pupils from Reception to Year 6. The school is part of the Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership which includes Hinchley Wood School located on the same site.

We offer:

• family friendly term time working
• competitive salary and annual performance progression;
• professional development support; 
• Staff benefits scheme;
• Free use of on site gym;
• two weeks’ autumn half term; and
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.

We anticipate the working hours will be between 8.30 am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday during term time (the working pattern can be discussed and agreed with successful candidate), plus two additional weeks to be worked outside of the school term (timing to be agreed). We will also consider applications for a full year role. The current full time equivalent salary for this role is £24,243 - £27,819 (Pay award pending for September 2023).

Application packs and further details can be found on our website under the vacancies page: https://www.hwlp.co.uk/148/current-vacancies

We welcome pre-application calls or visits so if you have any queries or wish to arrange a visit please contact the School Office Manager, Mrs Dixon on 0208 398 1310.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 13 June 2023

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the application deadline if the right candidate comes forward.

HWLP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.