Office Manager/Pa - Full-time

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-4001-345S
• Posted:13/02/2023
• Pay:£26,598 - £30,333, commensurate with experience
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:27/02/2023 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Ebbsfleet Academy has an exciting opportunity to appoint an experienced, conscientious and personable Office Manager/PA, starting in February 2022.​​​​​​​

Our successful candidate will be a pivotal member of our central team, supporting the Principal on a daily basis and working with a range of internal and external contacts. We're looking for a candidate who can turn their hand to all requirements and can be flexible with day to day duties, has excellent communication skills and will manage the smooth day to day running of the administration process across the academy. Our successful candidate will be the first line of contact between the Principal and any phone calls, requests from staff, students and visitors etc. You will be responsible for a collaborative and friendly team and therefore previous supervisory experience is essential, along with exceptional organisational skills. A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is required, as is drive, grit and boundless enthusiasm. A sense of humour is essential! If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

The main purpose of this role is to ensure the highly effective operation of all aspects of the main office and reception and to support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Further to this, to proactively support the development of a dynamic learning community through effective delivery of administrative services to meet the needs of every stakeholder.

We can offer our successful candidate:

• The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT Academy
• A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
• A great environment with excellent resources and facilities
• A strong commitment to support professional development opportunities
• A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team

The working basis of this role is 37 hours per week and offers a salary ranging between £26,598 - £30,333, commensurate with experience.

Information about the school

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is a dynamic and inclusive 11–18 school, rated ‘good’, and proudly serving a diverse local community. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, all contributing to a rich and vibrant school culture. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, underpinned by our core values: Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice. We are dedicated to helping every student achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment.

Our curriculum is carefully designed to meet the needs of all learners, offering a balanced mix of academic and vocational qualifications. This is enhanced by excellent learning resources, including modern, well-equipped classrooms, specialist labs and workshops, and outstanding sports and ICT facilities. Beyond academic achievement, we place strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging students to grow socially, behaviourally, and emotionally at their own pace through a wide range of extracurricular and leadership opportunities.

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet works closely with parents, carers, and the wider community to create a collaborative and innovative learning environment. We provide targeted support and challenge to ensure every student can succeed and leave us prepared for university, training, or the career of their choice. As a proud member of the Leigh Academies Trust, we also benefit from shared expertise, leadership development, and a strong culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the academy.

"At Ebbsfleet our family approach means we know our students as individuals. We understand their needs and pay close attention to supporting them to be their very best." - Ms Gurjit Kaur Shergill, Principal

"Everyone is valued at Ebbsfleet Academy. Pupils attend happily, safely and with pride. The school wants pupils to ‘believe, achieve, succeed’. It creates a culture of aspiration and success, with a broad and interesting curriculum that opens pupils’ eyes to the world around them." - Ofsted Report 2024

Job Contact Information

• Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
• Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 412 258
• Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

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