School Office Manager

Job Title:             School Office Manager

Salary:                 £20,000 per annum

Location:             Reddish Hall School, Stockport

Hours:                 37.5 hours per week

Contract:             Permanent; Term time + six weeks

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!

We’re looking for a School Office Manager to join the Reddish Hall team.

About the School

Reddish Hall is an independent SEMH school situated in Stockport. The aim of the school is to encourage children to achieve and succeed personally, academically, socially and develop their self confidence that will enable them to cope in everyday situations and manage the transition from school to college or work environments. By rebuilding self-esteem and forging positive relationships, our pupils replace failure with success.

About the Group

We are part of Acorn Care and Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within residential care means we offer thousands of vulnerable children and young people across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish. It is by no accident that 94% of our homes are rated as Outstanding or Good.

We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

Acorn Care and Education is part of the Outcomes First Group.

About the Role

The School Office Manager is responsible for providing professional leadership and management of school support staff in partnership with teaching staff, to enhance their effectiveness in order to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the school.

Please see the Job Description for full details regarding this position.

Who we are looking for

Reddish Hall School meets the needs of students between the ages of 5 and 18 with social, emotional and mental Health.   We are looking for a committed, motivated and enthusiastic administrator, to work within our fast paced admin team. The ideal candidate will be very organised, a strong leader and can manage the whole school administrative function and lead all support staff.

Essential Criteria

Represent the School in a positive and professional manner at all times

Assist the Head of Service in their duty to ensure that the school meets its educational aims

Promotes the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and strategically ensures the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s learning objectives

Why work for us

Social activities

"Your Wellbeing Matters"

Employee Rewards Hub

Free School meals on site

No two days are ever the same

Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other

Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference

Continuous professional development and training for a clear career path

 

Applications are invited online though the Acorn Care and Education website www.acorncare.co.uk.

Acorn care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS. We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.