School Office Manager

Salary Scale: LBR 6 (Scale Points 18) term time plus 2 weeks. £28470- £29502 FTE

This equates to approximately £ 24,479- £25,688 per year. A recruitment and retention incentive may be available for exceptional candidates.

Working Hours: FTE 36 Hours (required between 8.30am – 4.15pm) term time plus (5 inset days and 5 days)

Reports to: Head of School

Strive4 is a well-regarded, outward-facing and successful Multi-Academy Trust. We have recently reviewed our school support structure and are now seeking to appoint an organised, efficient and highly experienced administrator to join us as School Office Manager at either:

Farnham Green Primary School

or

Ray Lodge Primary School

This role is ideal for someone wanting to take the next step in their career by working for an organisation where they will be valued, developed and supported. Our schools are ambitious with exciting plans for the future. Our happy, well behaved pupils and friendly and supportive staff make this an exciting opportunity to join committed teams that believe every second counts, and every child and staff member matters. 

Each School Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the effective and efficient running of the school office. As the ‘face’ of the school they must be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to multitask, work flexibly and have a ‘can do’ approach.

We are looking for an experienced and flexible person with good organisational skills who can work under pressure and use their own initiative to work in a busy school office. Very good verbal and written communication skills, as well as good computer skills, are essential. 

The role will also include

· Supervising and supporting the day-to-day operations function of the school (IT, site and admin).

· Managing manual and computerised record/information systems. (RM Integris).

· Managing the completing of statutory returns as appropriate including school and staff workforce census.

· Work closely with the site team, admin staff, Trust Operations Manager and Trust Finance Manager.

How to apply:

Online via TES application form or using our Strive4 Trust application form attached. completed application form should be submitted: recruitment@strive4academy.co.uk or by post to: Ray Lodge Primary School.

Closing date: Friday 17th February 2023

Shortlisting: Monday 20th February 2023

Interviews: Week of 27th February 2023