Office Manager

Beckfoot Heaton Primary; Bradford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckfoot Heaton Primary School in Bradford is seeking a highly organized Office Manager to support the day-to-day running of the school. You will greet visitors, manage data and communications, and help maintain essential systems across the school.

The successful candidate will handle competing priorities with confidence, work well in a busy environment, and communicate professionally with students, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Professional, friendly and able to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, families and visitors.
• Confident using digital systems and handling data securely.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors to the school and direct them appropriately.
• Manage data and communications across the school.
• Organise and maintain key systems and processes.
• Support colleagues across the school to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Digital systems

Job description

Beckfoot Heaton Primary School is seeking a highly organised individual with strong interpersonal skills to join our busy and dedicated team as a Office Manager. You will play a key role in a supporting the day-to-day running of our school. Whether you're welcoming visitors, managing data and communication, organising key systems, or supporting colleagues across school. The ideal candidate will thrive in a in a busy environment and can manage competing priorities with confidence. We are looking for someone who:

• Will champion our school values of Growth - Commitment - Integrity
• Is professional, friendly and able to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, families and visitors
• Has strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Is confident using digital systems
• Shares our Trust vision of creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind.

This is a full time, all year round position for 37 hours per week. The working pattern for this role is as follows: 7.50am to 3.45pm Monday to Thursday and 7.50am to 3.40pm on Friday.

Term time only with plus days would be considered for the right candidate and this can be discussed at interview.

Why choose Beckfoot Heaton Primary School

Beckfoot Heaton is a thriving three-form entry primary school and nursery on the outskirts of Bradford.

We are a listening school, we see feedback as a gift and an opportunity to grow stronger, every day. At Beckfoot Heaton:

• Every team member is supported by regular coaching and strong line management.
• We invest in staff wellbeing and professional development.
• We actively work to reduce unnecessary workload, because we know that cared-for staff make the biggest difference to our children and their families.
• We are proud of our culture, our team, and the impact we make together; one child, one family, one day at a time.
• Beckfoot Heaton is proud to serve as a vital part of our local community, a place where every child is encouraged to thrive and live a great life.

We believe that ‘Great learners and great people have a great life’, and this principle is embedded in everything we do. Visitors consistently comment on the strength and visibility of our inclusive and ambitious vision and values.

We are recognised for:

• Raising student aspirations through innovative approaches.
• Removing barriers to learning, ensuring every child can succeed.
• Leading the way on equity, diversity and inclusion across our trust.

About Beckfoot Trust

Our mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. Since our establishment in 2013, Beckfoot Trust has grown into a respected, locally rooted family of ten diverse schools (primary, secondary and special) that learn from and support one another. We are team Beckfoot Trust, and together with Team Beckfoot Heaton Primary School, we’re making a real difference in our community.

Discover more about our vision, the benefits we offer, and how you can join us in shaping the future by visiting our careers page.

Beckfoot Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks.

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