Office Manager – St Georges First School and Nursery

Shires MAT; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shires Multi Academy Trust is seeking an organised administrator to support the Senior Leadership Team at the school. You will lead and coordinate the administrative team and provide high-level support to the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher.

You will manage pupil admissions, exclusions and transfers, provide reception cover, act as the main point of contact for the school, and handle cash, cheques and other financial resources with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge, experience and attention to detail in administration within a school setting.
• Problem-solving and initiative to manage tasks and improve processes within school policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and coordinate the work of the administrative team.
• Provide administrative support for the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher.
• Process pupil admissions, exclusions and transfers.
• Provide reception cover when required.
• Act as a key point of contact for the school.
• Make decisions within established school policies and procedures.

Job description

Overview

To organise and provide effective administrative support services to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the school, supporting the Senior Leadership Team by:

• Leading, supporting and coordinating the work of the administrative team.
• Providing administrative support for the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher.
• Processing pupil admissions, exclusions and transfers.
• Providing reception cover when required.
• Acting as a key point of contact for the school.

Undertakes a wide range of administrative tasks requiring specialist knowledge, experience and attention to detail.

Uses initiative and problem-solving skills to manage tasks and improve processes within established school procedures and policies.

Works closely with staff, pupils and families to resolve a range of issues, using professional knowledge and judgement to provide advice and identify appropriate solutions.

Makes decisions within established school policies and procedures, selecting the most appropriate course of action from a range of options.

Has responsibility for the accurate handling, recording and security of cash, cheques and other financial resources.

Manages a varied workload with competing priorities, responding effectively to changing demands and deadlines.