School Office Manager

St Joseph's RC Primary School, Rochdale; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Governing Body support

Safeguarding procedures

Valued working environment

Professional development

Catholic ethos

Job summary

St Joseph's RC Primary School in Heywood (Rochdale area) is seeking an Office Manager to lead administrative, premises and support functions, ensuring high-quality operational services that support teaching and safeguarding.

The role offers a collaborative environment within the Trust, opportunities to contribute to development and growth, and a commitment to Catholic ethos and safeguarding of children.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with high levels of integrity and honesty.
• Good customer service skills and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong work ethic and flexible approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
• Ability to line manage staff.
• A strong commitment to our Catholic values and ethos.
• Holds relevant qualifications.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service mindset

Problem solving

Staff line management

Safeguarding commitment

Catholic values

Holding relevant qualifications

Job description

St Joseph's RC Primary School (Heywood) is currently seeking an Office Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The successful candidate will lead and manage the administrative, premises, and support functions of the school ensuring the delivery of high-quality operational services that enable effective teaching and learning, safeguard pupils, and support strategic priorities of the Headteacher and Trust.

Our Mission:

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope:

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage:

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation:

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Strong communication skills with high levels of integrity and honesty.
• Good customer service skills and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong work ethic and flexible approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
• Ability to line manage staff.
• A strong commitment to our Catholic values and ethos.
• Holds relevant qualifications.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Happy, motivated children who are eager to learn.
• An authentic Catholic community, where families of all faiths and none are welcomed and valued.

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.