Job Description
Goosewell Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Office Manager to join the School as soon as possible.
Post: Office Manager
Location: Goosewell Primary Academy, Plymouth. PL9 9HD
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade E, Point 15 – 20, £25,878 - £28,371 per annum, pro-rata
Actual Annual Salary Range: £21,225.62 - £23,270.43 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, part time; term-time (39 weeks per year).
Contract Hours: 34.25 hours per week; Monday to Friday
About the role
A highly motivated and experienced Office Manager is sought for Goosewell Primary Academy. The role offers variety, challenge and responsibility, working with the Senior Leadership Team of the School and the Executive Business Manager. The position would suit someone who is able to multi task and work accurately and efficiently under pressure in a fast-changing environment.
About the successful candidate
We are looking for candidates who have excellent organisation and administrative skills and be able to communicate effectively. To manage a busy school office including a team of administrators, working with financial and HR systems and processes, implementing and maintaining new office systems, taking minutes, handling correspondences and dealing with sensitive and confidential issues. Training will be available for key duties.
About the School
At Goosewell Primary Academy, all children are nurtured and encouraged to fulfil their potential by our committed and talented staff. We want all our pupils to be well-rounded and happy learners who are challenged so that they achieve their potential and are ready for the next stage in their lifelong journey of education. Alongside this, we promote an ethos of children and adults working together respectfully to create a safe and supportive environment that contributes to our community.
Goosewell Primary Academy is a successful, highly regarded three-form entry primary academy with a PAN of 630. The Academy was inspected in December 2019 and received a Good rating: ‘Pupils thrive at Goosewell Primary Academy. They enjoy learning and making friends. Many pupils told inspectors that the school was very friendly and that pupils were kind and well behaved. Pupils learn about the importance of acting respectfully and with empathy for others throughout the curriculum.’
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 15 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064
Closing date: for applications is Sunday 27th November 2022
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Wednesday 7th December 2022
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking the following link: https://www.mynewterm.com/jobs/143826/EDV-2022-GPA-04654
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Salary: £25,878.00-£28,371.00 per year
Schedule:
Work Location: One location
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