Office Manager - Stivichall Primary School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

Stivichall Primary School is seeking to appoint a new Office manager to join our exceptional office team. This is a full time permanent position to start as soon as possible. The position is term time + 2 weeks (40 weeks per annum)

‘Learning at Stivichall is a passport for life’

Stivichall Primary School is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted 2021) with many aspects of outstanding provision. Our team is united in securing and maintaining high standards of education with children at the centre of our ethos and vision. Stivichall Primary School is a vibrant, happy and successful school and our office team are central to our success.

The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a passionate, forward thinking Office Manager to work within a strong team.

Work Pattern

Full Time, 37 hours per week

TTO plus 2 weeks = 40 weeks

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:

• is willing to play a full and active part in the life of the school

• is resilient under pressure with a high level of commitment

• will present a warm, friendly and approachable manner as the face of the school

• has extensive administrative experience is proactive and has excellent problem solving skills

• has proven experience in MIS systems (BROMCOM) and proficiency in MS Office

• is able to effectively manage all communications into and out of school with an excellent eye for detail

• is able to identify opportunities for office management improvements and implement new systems

• has staff management skills including leadership, motivation, deployment and management of staff and their workload, including planning, prioritising and delegating

• has excellent verbal and written communication skills

We can offer you:

• a Headteacher and leadership team with an inspiring vision and energy

• a friendly, committed and effective Office team

• children who are eager to learn and well behaved

• motivated, supportive and dedicated staff

• supportive governors who are committed to continuing professional development

• a warm and welcoming working environment

• Visits to the school are encouraged

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 18^th September 2023

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council