Office Manager

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant school in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead their administration team. This role involves supporting the Principal, ensuring high service levels for staff and students, and working in a prestigious educational environment committed to improvement and pupil success. As part of a supportive team, you will have opportunities for ongoing professional development and benefits intended to enhance employee well-being.

Benefits

Access to support and guidance from subject leaders

Bespoke Continual Professional Development

Discounts at nationwide retailers

Gym discount

Cinema discounts

Employee assistance programme

Counselling sessions up to 4 per year

Focus on staff well-being

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grades 4-9) or equivalent.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programmes.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the work of the academy administration team, ensuring high service levels.
• Support the PA to the Principal with administrative services.
• Work to inspire young people and ensure excellent student progress.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Flexibility

Team player

Passionate

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grades 4-9) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Birmingham

Salary: FTE £28,150.73-£29,308.57 per annum (actual £31,586 - £32,654 per annum)

The School (part of the Multi-Academy Trust) is a mainstream, non-selective, comprehensive school for students aged 4 -16. The School is built on traditional values. Pivotal to this is a positive ethos and culture of learning and success for all students.

The Role

Are you and experienced Administrator? They are looking for an Office Manager at the School. You would be responsible to the Deputy/ Assistant Principal of School and leading the work of the academy administration team (including reception), ensuring that a high level of service is provided to staff, students and visitors.

You would support the PA to the Head of Academy on a daily basis with the provision of a confidential secretarial and administrative service to the Principal.

The School is a vibrant and diverse school. They are an ambitious school and value enthusiastic and hardworking staff. It is a very exciting time to join them. They believe that every child should leave school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster attending their Trust deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meets endless possibilities.

Applicants will join a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Skills and Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent
• Passionate with an appetite to inspire young people
• Driven to ensure excellent student progress for students of all abilities
• Hardworking, imaginative and have excellent organisational and time management skills
• Experience of using Microsoft Office programmes
• Flexibility and be able to take both a proactive and responsive approach
• A dedicated team player who wants to work and engage with colleagues at all levels
  
  

Benefits

• Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
• Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
• Perkbox example benefits;
• Discounts at nationwide retailers
• Gym discount
• Cinema discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
• A MAT wide focus on staff well-being
  
  

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://fmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-FM-0430