Office Manager

Voyage Education Partnership; St. George; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an exceptional Office Manager to lead a dedicated team. This role involves fostering an ethos of excellence, providing outstanding service to students and parents, and ensuring the smooth operation of administrative functions. The ideal candidate will embody the school's values, promoting a supportive and respectful environment. With a commitment to professional development, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within a vibrant community. If you are passionate about education and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a world-class school.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Commitment to Equality and Diversity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in office management and administration.
• Ability to lead a team and set high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Administrators to provide excellent service.
• Set and maintain high standards for the Administration Team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Administrative Excellence

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Education Phase: Secondary

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: Friday, 31st January 2025

About Us

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Office Manager who can effectively lead a team of Administrators and provide excellent service to visitors, parents, and students. We expect the successful candidate to be a role model in setting the highest standards for our Administration Team and to have the presence to embed an ethos of excellence and aspiration.

George Spencer Academy is a World Class School with a national reputation for providing high-quality education. It is an inspirational place with a true sense of belonging to something special. We are a warm, friendly, and vibrant school built on an ‘Ethos of Excellence’. We have high expectations for all and a belief that every child will be successful both academically and as lifelong learners. As a values-driven school, our students and staff create a community that we are extremely proud of. We believe in investing in our staff and we offer excellent career, training, and professional development opportunities.

Our Core Values

1. We believe the power of education shapes children’s lives.
2. Students are polite, honest, respectful, and resilient.
3. Academic challenge is interwoven with the support we provide for each individual.
4. Standards are high with positive behaviour and active engagement in learning being the norm.
5. Staff and students have built strong relationships as we strive to be the best we can be.

If you require more information or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Miss Gordon, Vice Principal – [e-mail].

Application Process

The Spencer Academies Trust Safer recruitment policy requires applications for this post to be submitted through our recruitment portal. CVs cannot be accepted. We are also required to request references prior to interview.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday, 31 January 2025. Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

How to Apply

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Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients, and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.