School Office Manager/School Secretary

Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery is part of the Newbury Academy Trust, comprising another primary school and a secondary school, all within the Newbury area.

We are seeking to recruit a skilled Office Manager/School Secretary with enthusiasm, commitment and energy to manage our busy School Office. Duties will include supporting the work of the Headteacher, managing a small team of administrative staff and other general office duties, including some HR and finance work.

The successful person will be enthusiastic, friendly and trustworthy with the skills to work flexibly under direction as well as from their own initiative. A willingness to contribute to the wider life of our school would be welcomed.

The successful candidate should have:

·        a good standard of general education with very strong IT skills

·        an administrative background with, if possible, experience of working in a school office

·        an organised approach to their work, enjoying a varied workload and prioritising their work accordingly

·        the ability to deal calmly and efficiently with a wide range of situations

·        ability to work under pressure in a friendly and professional manner, dealing with pupils, staff, parents, visitors and members of the public appropriately

·        experience of managing staff in a busy office environment

We can offer:

• a challenging and varied role 
• happy and enthusiastic children 
• a committed leadership team, dedicated staff and supportive governing body 
• induction and ongoing professional development

If you feel that you have the experience and drive for this role we would like to hear from you. Application is by school application form and supporting letter to Mrs L Wood, Associate Headteacher, the former including the names and addresses of two appropriate referees. 

Please submit your applications via email/hard copy to Debbie Andrews, PA to Executive Headteacher, Trinity School (Newbury Academy Trust), Shaw, Love Lane, Newbury, Berks, RG14 2DU Email: DAndrews@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org  

Further details can be obtained from Mrs Wood on 01635 42129, by email to headteacher@firtree.newburyacademytrust.org or visit the school’s website https://www.firtreeschool.co.uk/

The school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, in addition to other pre-employment checks.