School Office Manager
REF: SENPLOY/135193
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Blackburn, Lancashire
£26628 - £34794 per annum
Permanent, Full time
Full-time
Desirable Skills
PRIMARY TEACHER, EARLY YEARS TEACHER, KEY STAGE 1 TEACHER, KEY STAGE 2 TEACHER, ECT, NQT
Job description
School Office Manager
Start Date: September 2024 (or sooner if possible)
Location: Blackburn, Primary School
School: A sought-after Primary School in Blackburn is seeking a highly organised and experienced School Office Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the smooth operation of the school's administrative functions and contribute to the overall success of the school community.
Role Overview:
- Position: School Office Manager
- Start Date: September 2024 (or sooner if possible)
- Contract Type: Full-time, Term time plus 2 - Permanent
- Exclusive Management: This post is exclusively managed by Veritas Education.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the school office, including reception duties, correspondence, and record-keeping.
- Coordinate administrative tasks such as student admissions, attendance monitoring, and staff scheduling.
- Manage the school's database systems and ensure accurate and up-to-date records are maintained.
- Liaise with parents/carers, staff, external agencies, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
- Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks and projects as required.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role within a school or educational setting is highly desirable.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach to service delivery.
- Proficiency in IT and experience using relevant software applications (e.g. , Microsoft Office suite, school management systems).
- A proactive and flexible attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
How to Apply:
- To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
Join our dynamic team and make a positive impact on the administrative functions of our school. We welcome applicants who are dedicated, organised, and passionate about supporting the education and well-being of our students. We look forward to hearing from you!
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
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