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Office Manager


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  • Cheam
  • 3 weeks ago

Office Manager

This exciting role will suit someone that has comprehensive line management experience and who thrives in a busy office environment where competing priorities are the norm. The successful candidate will be highly organised and efficient, with excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and a positive can-do attitude. Experience of working within a school is desirable but not essential, however the passion and commitment to work in a school environment is essential.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

  • To ensure effective line management of a team of support staff in administrative roles

  • To support the SLT in the coordination and oversight of H&S procedures for the school, including Critical Incident Management

  • To take the administrative lead on main school events

  • To cover for front office administrative staff when absent

  • To act as First Aider

    What we offer:

  • A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust

  • An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students

  • A generous contributory pension scheme

  • Eyecare vouchers

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room

  • Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice on a variety of matters

  • Term time free access to the on-site David Lloyd Leisure Centre (during fixed times)

    Key Application Dates:

  • Closing Date:

    • 9.00 a.m. on Monday, 10th February 2025

  • Shortlisting Date:

    • Tuesday, 11th February 2025

  • Interview Date:

    • 1st interviews will be via MS Teams during week beginning Monday, 24th February 2025

    • 2nd interviews will take place in school later the same week.

  • Start Date:

    • Monday, 31st March 2025

      Our commitment:

      The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

      As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

      We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

      Please see our Recruitment Pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification via the apply now button.

      Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

      Sponsorship:

      We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.

      Office Manager

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