School Office Manager needed for a school in Walsall

Aspire People; Walsall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is sourcing a School Office Manager for a position in a UK school. The role is full-time, temp for the school year, with a possible move to a permanent contract within the same school. You will work 8:00am–4:30pm and must have prior school Office Manager experience and be proficient in SIMS, Arbor or BromCom.

A DBS check will be arranged; applicants may incur DBS costs. You will handle pupil data, liaise with parents and staff, and support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Must have school Office Manager experience.
• Proficient on SIMS/ARBOR/BROMCOM.
• Willing to work on a TEMPORARY basis and hours 8:00am to 4:30pm.
• Full-time role with potential move to permanent contract within the school.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate previous administrative experience.
• Communicate effectively with parents, pupils, visitors and staff.
• Remain calm and positive under pressure.
• Manage pupil data and statistical returns (Admissions, Pupil Census, Free School Meal Admin).
• Work with minimum supervision and as part of a team.
• Support the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Academy.
• Manage Schools Meals Records and debt.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

ICT skills

Tools

SIMS

ARBOR

BROMCOM

Job description

Are you an Office Manager looking for work in a school environment?

It is MANDATORY that applicants have some school Office Manager experience and be proficient on SIMS/ARBOR/BROMCOM.

You MUST BE willing to work on a TEMPORARY basis and between the hours of 8:00am & 4:30pm.

This is a full time role throughout the school year and there may also be an opportunity to move to a permanent contract within the school you work at, although this is not guaranteed.

As a School Office Manager your day to day responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Demonstrate previous administrative experience
• Communicate effectively with parents, pupils, visitors and staff
• Remain calm and positive under pressure
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of a management information system (e.g. SAMpeople, Arbor)
• Be responsible for all aspects of pupil data management and statistical returns, e.g. Admissions, Pupil Census, Free School Meal Administration etc.
• Work with minimum supervision and as part of a team
• Show excellent communication, literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• Be reliable
• Use initiative to support the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Academy
• Be responsible for Schools Meals Records and debt management

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FULLY REGISTER WITH US INCLUDING PROVIDING RIGHT TO WORK DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH OBTAINING AN ENHANCED CHILD WORKFORCE DBS THAT WILL BE PROCESSED BY US BUT COME AT A COST OF £56 (UNLESS YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE REGISTERED ON THE UPDATE SERVICE).

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.