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Office Manager - Full-time

The Whitstable School, Whitstable

  • Ref:KCC886-4091-357S
  • Posted:31/08/2018
  • Pay:Swale Academies Trust Band 7 (£21,790-£24,791)
  • Start Date:Oct 2018
  • App Close Date:24/09/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:To be confirmed on receipt of application.

Advert

  • Permanent Contract.
  • Swale Academies Trust Support Staff Pay Scheme.
  • Band 7 (£21,790-£24,791)
  • 37 hours per week (08:00-16:00 Monday-Thursday, 08:00-15:30 Friday).
  • All Year Round or Term Time Only plus Staff Development Days (in which case the salary would be pro rata to £18,387-£20,920).  Contract negotiable depending on the right candidate.

We are looking to appoint an Office Manager who is committed to working in partnership with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, providing comprehensive, high-level administrative support.  We are seeking someone with a strong administrative background and a genuine commitment to helping us deploy the resources available to the best effect in a school context.  

The successful applicant will have experience of supervising staff and working for a senior manager.  They will be responsible for the school’s administrative function, clerking to the Challenge Committee and will be the line manager for the admin team. 

The role requires flexibility, tact and problem-solving on a daily basis.  Therefore it is essential that applicants are professional, approachable and very effective communicators.  Applicants should be well-educated, preferably to further education level/Level 3, including the minimum of a Level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) in English and maths.

The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate:

  • Experience of working in a school environment/office, preferably at a senior/supervisory level.
  • The ability to take accurate notes of meetings.
  • A smart, professional appearance.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines to high standards.
  • Competence to lead on matters related to senior support.

Please see the attached Person Specification for further information.

Appropriate training will be available to address any skills gaps for the successful candidate. 

Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements in the person specification; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

The school anticipates converting to academy status from 1st September 2018.  The successful applicant will be an employee of Swale Academies Trust.

Information about the school

Why work at The Whitstable school? We have a strong vibrant community of staff whereby teaching and learning can flourish in an environment where respect, discipline, and responsibility are steadfastly upheld so all students can learn and grow without unnecessary disruptions. You will be working in a climate whereby the leadership deeply values languages and will provide both the support, CPD opportunities and resources you require to develop in the role. We are also able to offer Flexible Working for candidates that would like to discuss this.

The Whitstable School is part of the Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a Good school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to outstanding and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check and references will be taken up. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Chris Branson
  • Address:Bellevue Road, Whitstable , Kent, CT5 1PX
  • Telephone: 01227 931300
  • Email: chris.branson@swale.at

Documents

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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.