Office Manager (Monday & Wednesday) - Part-time

Selling Church of England Primary School, Selling

• Ref:KCC886-3112-85S
• Posted:06/09/2024
• Pay:KR5 £8,457.74 pro rata (£24,040 FTE)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:19/09/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:24/09/24

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This is a fabulous opportunity for a dedicated and organised person to join the school team at Selling CE Primary School, which is part of Our Community Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Office Manager to join the school’s successful and supportive team and contribute to the smooth running of our rural school. Selling CE Primary School is one of ten schools within Our Community Multi Academy Trust. We are a primary school with 90 pupils on our roll. Selling CE Primary is a small school with a big heart. Our staff are very proud to work here, setting high expectations of themselves in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children and the community we serve. Our Community Multi Academy Trust believe that our people are our biggest asset.   

We can offer you:  

• The opportunity to work in an excellent Church of England school and to contribute to its growth and development.
• Work within a growing Trust who fully believe in the professional development of their staff.
• A highly supportive and friendly team who are passionate about education and developing a nurturing and inclusive environment for all pupils to thrive.
• A stable and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities. 

The successful candidate will be:   

• Highly Organised: Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and maintain a well-structured office environment.
• Detail-Oriented: Possessing a keen eye for detail, ensuring all documents, schedules and office procedures are accurate and up to date.
• A Strong Communicator: Capable of effectively communicating with team members, senior management, and external partners, both verbally and in writing.
• Technologically Savvy: Proficient in using office software (e.g., Microsoft 365 apps) and comfortable learning new tools and systems.
• A Team Player: Collaborative and supportive, fostering a positive work environment and building strong relationships across the organization.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to adapt to changing priorities and demands.
• Experienced in Office Management: With a proven track record of managing office operations, facilities, and administration. 

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other pre-employment checks which must be undertaken before the role is confirmed by the school. 

Our Community MAT is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. 

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. 

Applications to be made via Kent Teach. 

For further information about the role, please contact Mrs Katy Buckner, via telephone on 01227 752202, or office@selling-faversham.kent.sch.uk. 

Information about the school

Our nurturing and inclusive school is in Selling, a small village situated between the historic market town of Faversham and the village of Sheldwich in Kent. It benefits from good access from Faversham, Canterbury and Ashford. Equally, we are lucky to be surrounded by orchards and beautiful views of The Downs which further enrich our curriculum and pastoral offer. We seek to offer our children a holistic, rich and exciting learning experience which encourages them to grow into independent and curious learners.

Selling C of E Primary School is part of Our Community Multi Academy Trust which means we are able to share expertise with our other schools, including best practice and resources, allowing us to raise achievement and standards.

Our school vision statement:

Our nurturing and inclusive school follows Jesus’ example by knowing and celebrating every individual and serving our local community. Our holistic, rich and exciting learning experience promotes reflection and challenge through exploration and questioning, enabling all to flourish and grow to become outward looking, respectful and compassionate citizens of the world.

Our values:

We aim to teach Christian values throughout the curriculum and as part of our everyday school lives. All Christian values are promoted with the value of compassion being our core value.

Selling C of E Primary is a friendly and happy place where we aim for all children to enjoy learning and achieve great things.

All posts are subject to 2x satisfactory references in line with KCSIE, one of which must be your most recent employer and/or most recent childcare setting and an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. We may also seek references before interview.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Richard Paez
• Address:The Street, Selling, Kent, ME13 9RQ
• Telephone: (01227) 752202
• Email: office@selling-faversham.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 752906

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack including Job Description & Person Specification