Office Manager - Barkisland CE (VA) Primary School

Calderdale Council; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Council is seeking an Office Manager for Barkisland CE (VA) Primary School. The role involves exceptional organisational skills, communication, and IT proficiency to foster a supportive learning environment. Convenient flexible working arrangements and development opportunities are available. Applications are welcome until July 7th, 2025.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational skills and high levels of integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator.
• Ability to effectively use IT programmes.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise tasks and manage organizational duties.
• Establish effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Support the school's vision and values.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable, the skills, qualifications, and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Application closing date: 07/07/2025

Location: Halifax

Salary Scale: 6 Point 18-22 (£15.84 - £16.93 per hour)

Pay Award: Pending

Package: 37.5 hours per week, term time only

Job category/type: Schools

Attachments: Person Specification.pdf, Job Description.pdf, Application Form.docx

Office Manager - Barkisland CE (VA) Primary School

The working pattern of the hours can be negotiated and agreed upon appointment, with the option of flexible and hybrid working considered.

This post also includes an additional 37.5 hours to be worked flexibly over the school holiday periods.

Due to the retirement of our long-serving post holder, we now require a suitably qualified person to join our school as our Office Manager.

The successful candidate will be friendly, welcoming, and an excellent communicator, with exceptional organisational skills.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Can prioritise tasks and has exceptional organisational skills, with high levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Is an excellent communicator, both verbally and written, and can use IT programmes effectively (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Is an excellent team player, able to establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Is committed to the school's vision and values.

We can offer:

• A friendly, strong, and supportive team, with happy and polite children.
• Strong and comprehensive professional development opportunities.
• Supportive parents and Governing Body.
• A comprehensive and structured handover process.
• Opportunity to shape the direction of the school as part of the school's wider leadership team.

Barkisland CE (VA) Primary School is committed to the protection and safeguarding of its pupils, and this will be reflected throughout the recruitment process. An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be required.

To find out more about the role, please contact the school, and we can arrange a visit or phone call at a mutually convenient time.

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday, 9th July.

Interviews will be held on Monday, 14th July.