Office Manager
Ref: SCH-WDT-0167Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Grade 5 SCP 12-17The Role
We are seeking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Office Manager to join Halewood Academy. The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of the human resource administration procedures including complex administrative processes as well as being responsible for the efficient running of the school office and to delegate tasks to designated staff as appropriate.
The role requires prioritising a demanding and varied workload in a very busy office environment. You will be responsible for effective management of the school office administrative support functions and ensuring statutory processes are followed, in a range of key areas.
Previous experience of working in a similar environment, with an understanding of school systems and structures would be desirable but is not essential.
The successful candidate will be pivotal in our journey to outstanding.
You will be given full support in your career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students. You will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD. We are committed to professional development and have a strong track record of supporting colleagues to progress in their careers.
The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.
Qualifications
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| GCSE's grade A* - C, including English and Maths or equivalents |
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Skills
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| Willingness to undertake appropriate first aid training |
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| Relevant Skills | |
| To have the ability to prioritise and organise own workload |
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| Relate to and work well with others as a member of a team |
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| Good standard of ICT literacy including the use of Microsoft Office 365 |
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Experience of working in an office environment. |
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| Experience of working in a school environment |
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| Experience of maintaining manual and computerised records and/or the management of information systems. |
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| Experience of meeting deadlines to ensure the effective management of resources. |
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| Ability to relate well to children and adults |
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| Organisational Fit | |
| Evidence of high motivation and professional commitment |
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| Evidence of a commitment to and understanding of equality of opportunity |
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Evidence of constant and consistent expectations of high standards |
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Safeguarding Information
The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.
Halewood Academy
The Avenue, Wood Road
Halewood
Knowsley
L26 1UU
Alison Aldred
HumanResources@HalewoodAc...