Office Manager (BAD31BC) at Badgerbrook Primary School

Badgerbrook Primary School; Leicester; 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 for a fixed-term maternity cover. The role involves leading school administration, managing finances, and supporting staff and pupils within a dynamic Trust environment.

You will handle cash, supervise an office apprentice, and ensure accurate processing of financial tasks using the Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Level 2 maths and English/literacy.
• Level 3 business and administration with post-qualification experience.
• Certificate in School Business Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of administrative, clerical and financial procedures.
• Communicate professionally with staff, suppliers, pupils and parents.
• Ensure statutory returns (School Census, School Workforce Census) are completed on time.

Skills

Maths/Numeracy

English/Literacy

Office communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office Suite

Cash handling

Education

Level 2 maths/numeracy

Level 2 English/literacy

Level 3 business & administration

Certificate in School Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About this Role

Office Manager

Badgerbrook Primary School

Salary: Grade9 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, clericalsupport service and financial procedures within the School, to ensure that all procedures arecarried out accurately, effectively and efficiently, and where relevant provide maximumsupport 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 respectedmember of the school team by all staff.
• To ensure that all statutory returns are completed, including School Census and SchoolWorkforce Census and submitted to the appropriate body in designated timeframes and thatthey comply with the appropriate Government Department standards.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications:

• Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracyand English/literacy.
• Level 3 qualification in business andadministration with post-qualificationexperience, or evidence of equivalentexperience.
• Certificate in School Business Management

Experience:

Skills & Knowledge:

• Experience of working in a busy officeenvironment, carrying out a range ofadministrative and financial tasks
• Experience of carrying out financialprocedures accurately, including invoiceprocessing, bank and payroll reconciliationand VAT claims.
• Experience of working in a school office
• Understanding of the context in whichschools operate
• Awareness of the financial regulations thatrelate to schools/academies.

Please refer to the JobDescription and Person Specification to support your application.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth &Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to otherorganisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committedand motivated Team
• A role which hasthe opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
• A establishedCentral Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

Work-Life & WellbeingBenefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integralmember of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create anoutstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significantpart in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a widercommunity 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 inour workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless ofgender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If yourequire assistance completing your application, please contact [email protected] for support.

More about Discovery SchoolsTrust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learningand teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of allchildren are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of theschool they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared throughlearning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leadingpractitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvementsystem which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also placesstaff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart ofachieving outstanding organisations.

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

Safeguarding Statement

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

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in craftingpersonal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expectapplicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust mayutilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will beconsidered when shortlisting.

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If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!