Office Manager Administration - Part-time

Platt CEP School, Sevenoaks

Ref:KCC886-3325-127S
Posted:11/09/2024
Pay:KR6
Start Date:ASAP
App Close Date:26/09/2024 at 12:00
Interviews:01/10/2024

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Hours: 32 hours a week 8am – 4:30pm, Monday – Thursday (term time only including 5 INSET days)

At Platt Church of England Primary School, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming, safe, and inspiring environment for our pupils and staff. We believe in nurturing every child's potential and fostering a strong community spirit. As a thriving primary school, we are looking for a dynamic and highly organised Office Manager to join our team and ensure the smooth and efficient running of our school office.

As the Office Manager, you will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, and staff, providing exceptional administrative support. You will play a pivotal role in managing day-to-day operations, ensuring that all school procedures run smoothly. From overseeing attendance records to managing budgets and coordinating diary dates, you will be the heartbeat of our school’s administration.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the school’s office and administrative systems

- Provide excellent customer service to parents, staff, and visitors

- Maintain student records, attendance, and school databases

- Coordinate calendars, school events, and meetings

- Oversee the school’s budget, invoicing, and financial records

- Organise lettings

- Assist the Headteacher and senior staff with administrative tasks

About You:

We are looking for someone with a warm, friendly, proactive attitude who can handle multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of organisation. You should be a team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills:

- Strong administrative and organisational skills

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

- Proficiency in MS Office

- Experience in office admin and finance in an educational setting

- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality

- A flexible, proactive and positive approach to work

- Experience working in a school or similar environment

- Knowledge of school management software (e.g., SIMS, ParentMail)

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a caring and supportive school community

- Opportunity for professional development and training

Work in a rewarding environment making a difference in children’s lives

If you would like to visit the school and meet the team, please do contact the school office.

Information about the school

We are a small, one form entry community church of England school made up of approximately 170 kind, motivated and excited learners. Our vision is based on the parable of the mustard seed in that we aim for all children to grow, flourish and be responsible and reflective individuals. The staff at our school are valued and are expected to embrace our Christian vision and the values of Care – Learn – Forgive. Our children are confident and proud of their school and belonging to it. We believe education should not only equip children academically and emotionally but provide memories and shape our children to 'live life in all its fullness' (John 10:10).

We moved into our beautiful new school building in September 2021 and you will be part of growing our site and our learning community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and to this end all staff are subject to DBS checks.

Job Contact Information

Name:School Office
Address:Platinum Way, St Mary's Platt, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8FH
Telephone: (01732) 882596
Email: Office@platt.kent.sch.uk

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