Office Manager (BAD31BC)

Badgerbrook Primary School; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Eyecare vouchers

Dental support

Retail discounts

Annual incremental pay increases

Job summary

Badgerbrook Primary School is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead administrative, clerical and financial functions. You will manage cash handling, invoicing, payroll reconciliation and VAT claims while supervising an office apprentice.

Strong numeracy, Microsoft Office proficiency and excellent communication are essential to maintain the school’s professional image and smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy office environment handling administrative tasks.
• Experience with financial procedures including invoices, payroll and VAT claims.
• Experience in school administration and understanding of school operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of an efficient admin, clerical and financial service within the school.
• Communicate professionally with staff, suppliers, pupils and parents as the school ambassador.
• Ensure statutory returns (Census, School Workforce Census) are completed on time and accurately.

Skills

Administration

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Numeracy

Education

Level 2 maths/numeracy

Level 2 English/literacy

Level 3 business and administration

Certificate in School Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Office Manager

Badgerbrook Primary School

Salary: Grade 9 Pay Point 19-22, approximate starting salary £30,524

Hours: 37 Hours per week; 42 Weeks per year

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover whilst the Office Manager is on Maternity Leave

About the Role

Badgerbrook Primary School is looking for an experienced, proactive and dynamic Office Manager to take up an exciting, demanding and rewarding post at our school.

As the role is integral to the successful running of the school, the Office Manager must be confident and able to work well as part of a team, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work well under pressure in order to meet deadlines.

The Officer Manager has a key role in the effective management of school systems and you must have a strong administration background, good customer service skills, be able to line manage others and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. You will also need to have excellent numeracy skills as this role will involve cash handling and be an excellent communicator with a professional manner, which promotes a positive image of the school. The role may also involve training and mentoring an office apprentice.

Why Choose Badgerbrook Primary School?

Badgerbrook follows an Ethic of Excellence, and we strive to be the very best we can be, learning from high quality models and examples. We place great importance on ensuring all staff receive relevant and high-quality professional development to enable them to develop excellence in our pupils. We believe that having high quality school environment, organisation and presentation of pupils’ learning and exemplary behaviour all have an impact on pupil outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• To lead in the development and implementation of an effective administrative, clerical support service and financial procedures within the School, to ensure that all procedures are carried out accurately, effectively and efficiently, and where relevant provide maximum support for and minimum involvement of teaching staff.
• To communicate effectively, professionally and in a friendly manner with staff, suppliers, pupils and parents. To be an ambassador for the Trust in dealing with external persons, developing effective lines of communication with all school users and to be a respected member of the school team by all staff.
• To ensure that all statutory returns are completed, including School Census and School Workforce Census and submitted to the appropriate body in designated timeframes and that they comply with the appropriate Government Department standards.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy.
• Level 3 qualification in business and administration with post-qualification experience, or evidence of equivalent experience.
• Certificate in School Business Management

Experience:

Skills & Knowledge:

• Experience of working in a busy office environment, carrying out a range of administrative and financial tasks
• Experience of carrying out financial procedures accurately, including invoice processing, bank and payroll reconciliation and VAT claims.
• Experience of working in a school office
• Understanding of the context in which schools operate
• Awareness of the financial regulations that relate to schools/academies.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committed and motivated Team
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.

Additional Perks

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact [e-mail] for support.

More about Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.