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Office Manager - Part-time

Borough Green Primary School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-5201-217S
  • Posted:30/07/2022
  • Pay:KR6 to KR7 pro rata - depending on experience
  • Start Date:19 September 2022
  • App Close Date:14/08/2022 at 22:00
  • Interviews:18/19 August 2022

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate with previous school finance and administration experience. Borough Green Primary School is looking for a dynamic, skilled, caring and enthusiastic person to join our 'school family' as an Office Manager who has the ability to lead on the day to day business management of the school.

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, flexible, professional person to work 30 hours a week, in our school office.  The working hours will be 8:30am to 4.30pm, 4 days a week, term time only (+ 5 inset days).

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and use your own initiative, be well organised and have the ability to prioritise your own workload and work to deadlines.  You will be required to work both independently and as part of a team, whilst maintaining a positive attitude. As part of this role, it is also essential to maintain confidentiality at all times. 

You will need to be able to deal with a variety of people in a sensitive and diplomatic manner. You will be required to undertake Safeguarding and First Aid training.

This is a key role within the school and the ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience of working in a school or office environment
  • Personnel, payroll reconciliation and recruitment knowledge is essential
  • An understanding of the school workforce census is desirable, but training and support available
  • A working knowledge of Arbor (similar to SIMS) is an advantage, although training and support will be provided to the suitable candidate
  • Knowledge of Parentpay or similar communication package
  • An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop good relationships with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
  • Excellent organisation skills and the ability to use own initiative
  • A confident and professional manner
  • A good eye for detail

 

For further details, please download a copy of the job description.

Borough Green Primary School is fully committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore all staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks. 

 

 

 

 

Information about the school

Borough Green Primary School has been the heart of the community for over one hundred years – delivering a highly enjoyable experience-based education to many generations of 4 to 11-year-olds. With 9 classes, 3 in mixed year groups (3 x Years 5 & 6), the school cares for ~235 students. Steps to School, our on-site nursery, cares for children from 3-months old and supports the school with Breakfast and After School clubs.

As a Foundation School, the Governing Body has greater freedom in running the school – employing all staff, owning our buildings and land, and greater freedom in setting our policies, curriculum, and school year. Our Governing Body is heavily invested in the success of the school.

We aim for academic excellence, but we also recognise the importance of every child’s personal development. Our school ethos is warm, welcoming, and inclusive with a very strong family atmosphere that provides a great sense of belonging. With a child first, pupil second approach, you will lead our dedicated and tenacious staff in supporting children to develop our four key aspirational elements of Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity

Fundamental to our success is the quality, commitment, and teamwork of everyone involved with our school. Whatever their role, our staff are fully committed to supporting our children’s success, creating an environment where everyone is Ready, Respectful, & Ready; Safe to learn and to achieve our potential in all areas of the curriculum. We have recently implemented the Cornerstones Curriculum which you will continue to embed throughout all learning activities, across the foundation subjects.

We are immensely proud of our facilities – including our beautiful school building, housing a wonderful library space, a covered heated swimming pool, out-door education settings, and a large meadow. Our exceptional Parent Teacher Association provide significant funding to enrich the educational environment for our children, further instilling a sense of community with a number of well-attended events throughout the year. In 2022 and 2023, the PTA staged 2 successful music festivals to crowds in excess of 500 people. Many of our outdoor education settings have been fully funded by the PTA.

‘The school is a warm community where pupils are cared for.’ Ofsted March 2024

‘Pupils and staff enjoy warm and positive relationships.’ Ofsted March 2024

‘High ambitions for behaviour and learning have been clearly established.’ Ofsted March 2024

‘Leaders care deeply about the school and its community. Leaders at all levels have a strong commitment to the schools values, ethos and ambition.’

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01732) 882169

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.