Office Manager

Ark Schools; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Camden Town is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee administrative functions. You will manage a team, support leadership, and ensure an efficient operation within the academy. The ideal candidate has a solid background in school administration, exceptional communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role provides a wealth of professional development opportunities and competitive benefits, including salaries higher than the main pay scale.

Benefits

Tailored professional development

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale

Generous pension scheme

Gym discounts

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior administrative role in a school environment.
• Skills in leading and managing a team.
• Knowledge of IT information systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Line manage administrative staff.
• Support the senior leadership team and heads of year/department.
• Ensure smooth administrative functions of the academy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Project management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Bromcom

Job description

Overview

As Office Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring the administrative functions of Ark Putney Academy run efficiently and effectively. You will line manage a team of administrative staff, providing support to the senior leadership team, heads of year/department and attendance office.

Responsibilities

• Line manage a team of administrative staff and provide support to the senior leadership team, heads of year/department and attendance office.

Qualifications

• Have worked in a senior administrative role or similar in a school environment.
• Be experienced in leading and managing a team.
• Have knowledge of working with Bromcom (or similar MIS) and other IT information systems.
• Have excellent numerical and communication skills.
• Possess a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel in particular.
• Be able to manage several projects at once, prioritising accordingly to meet deadlines.

Personal Characteristics

• Genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.
• Deep commitment to Ark's mission of providing an excellent education to every student, regardless of background.
• Adaptable and a fast learner.
• Able to take direction, but also be able to take initiative when required.
• Exercise sound judgment, especially relating to confidentiality and discretion.

About Ark Putney Academy

Ark Putney Academy opened in September 2012 as part of the Ark network in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We are a mixed school with 780 students, ranging from year 7 through to sixth form. We adopt a holistic view to educating young people. Through our commitment to inclusion, equality and attainment, we prepare every student to be a pillar of any community. We have been celebrating a successful year so far with strong GCSE results that place Ark Putney in the top 20% nationally for progress and ahead of other schools in the local area. Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Benefits and Professional Development

• Tailored professional development based on the needs of the teacher and department to ensure everyone achieves their full potential.
• We also take the wellbeing of our staff seriously as we recognise that teaching can be a challenging profession. Therefore, staff receive regular rewards and recognition for effort.
• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts - offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.