Office Manager - Term Time

Woodchurch CEP School, Ashford

Ref:KCC886-3145-163S
Posted:20/07/2024
Pay:KR5 (FTE £24,040)
Start Date:1st September 2024
App Close Date:25/07/2024 at 13:00
Interviews:Wk beg 22nd July

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We are looking for a dynamic, proactive individual who shares our vision and commitment to ensuring the very best for every child in our care. We are looking for someone with a sense of humour who is self-motivated, organised, flexible and able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

The successful candidate needs to be an articulate and influential communicator, have proven financial management skills, possess excellent numeracy and literacy skills and the ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders in the school – children, staff, parents and governors.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

General school office administration
Aspects of HR management: including adherence to robust recruitment procedures and processing of staff contracts, absence and overtime/expense claims
Management of the school budget and school finances
Procurement management: including processing orders and invoices in line with established financial procedures
Compiling and monitoring Health and Safety reports, liasing with contractors and supporting with day to day health and safety matters.
Adminstering medication and first aid to pupils and acting as the First Aid at work representative.

This is a varied role so please read through the full job description for further details of the responsibilities and duties required.

The hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm, term time only (190 days). You may also be required to work some adhoc days, such as INSET days and/or days within the school holidays should the need arise.

The full time equivalent pay (£24,040) is based on Kent Range 5, this equates to £19, 057 per annum (this is the pro rata amount).

Information about the school

Woodchurch Church of England Primary School has 165 children on roll and is situated in the heart of the Kent countryside in the village of Woodchurch, 6 miles from Ashford and 4 miles from Tenterden. We are a school at the heart of the community, that puts children at the heart of everything we do. Our site consists of a mixture of Victorian and modern buildings.

Woodchurch CE Primary School plays a central role within a close-knit village community. We enjoy a well-established relationship with the wider parish. We are proud of our inclusive, Christian ethos and benefit from strong, mutually supportive links with the local community, church and parents.

As a school we value each individual child and strive to provide a stimulating, learning experience for all our children. We are committed to ensuring that each child achieves their very best whilst in our care.

Our confident and engaging children are key to the welcoming family atmosphere you will find here at our amazing school. Our parents care about their children’s education, and we have a very active parent and friends association. You will be supported by a great Governing Body. We have strong links with our collaboration, Tenterden Rural Alliance made up other schools, including primary and secondary schools.

To find out more about us visit our fantastic school website.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Kelly Burlton and Mrs Jen Dawes
Address:Bethersden Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3QJ
Telephone: (01233) 860232
Email: office@woodchurch.kent.sch.uk

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