School Office Manager

Farleigh School seeks to appoint an organised and self-motivated Office Manager to join our support team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the main school office.

The successful candidate will bring exceptional organisational and administrative skills, and will thrive in a fast-paced, busy school environment. The Office Manager will work closely with the Headmaster’s PA and will line manage a small team of receptionists and administrators in the school office.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally

• Be professional and confident in their approach to communications with senior management, parents and staff

• Have a high level of IT competence and will be confident using varied IT packages including Outlook, Excel and Office. Previous experience or knowledge of iSams or a similar people records system would be desirable but not essential

• Have an excellent level of accuracy and be meticulous in their attention to detail

• Demonstrate a high level of discretion and the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately

Please review the job description for a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

This is a year-round position working 37.5 hours per week between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility with the start and finish times during term time would be beneficial, in order to respond to the needs of the school. Occasional Saturday working will be required to provide cover on reception during term time, on a rota basis and/or to cover staff absence.

The successful candidate will receive a renumeration package which includes:

• A salary of £27,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on skills and experience at time of appointment

• Membership of the school pension scheme

• Free school meals during working hours during term time

• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Free car parking

• Supportive colleagues and a friendly team environment

• A beautiful setting in which to work

• Access to staff social events

Closing date – Wednesday 23rd February 2022

Interview date – Wednesday 2nd March 2022

If you would like to apply for the position of Office Manager, please complete the support staff application form and return it to the HR Officer at hr@farleighschool.com or, for an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Human Resources department on 01264 712863.

Farleigh School reserves the right to appoint at any time in the recruitment process.

Farleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant(s) must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection Screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure.