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Office Manager Administration - Full-time

Senacre Wood Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2586-70S
  • Posted:07/11/2018
  • Pay:Kent Range 7
  • Start Date:Jan 2019
  • App Close Date:23/11/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday 28th November

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We are seeking to appoint an Office Manager to join our friendly and forward thinking school from 1st January 2019. This full-time, term time post is for 37 hours per week, term time only. Salary (KR7)

The role involves many administrative, reception and welfare duties including our management information system, FMS finance, personnel and pupil data, cash management and first aid. It is imperative you are IT literate with good knowledge of SIMS database.  In addition you will need to be well organised, able to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, have the ability to be flexible, use your initiative and have a positive and friendly outlook.

Previous administration experience is essential and experience of working in a school office is desirable though training is available to the right candidate.

As the first point of contact it is essential that a good first impression is created, therefore you will need to have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to remain calm, efficient and courteous at all times. Due to the nature of the position, you will be expected to maintain the confidential nature of information relating to the school, its pupils, staff, parents and carers.

You will need to have a love of working with children and the ability to care for and communicate with them effectively. A healthy sense of humour is also required.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will also take on the role of Clerk to the Governing Body. This additional responsibility has a separate contract.

If you would like more information about the post please call for an informal discussion. Visits to the school are welcomed.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people in its care and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and receipt of satisfactory references.

For more information about the post please telephone Mrs Sweeney on 03000 658430 Alternatively you can contact the school on the following email address: headteacher@senacre-wood.kent.sch.uk.

Information about the school

Senacre Wood is a single form entry primary school situated on the outskirts of the county town of Maidstone. Set in large, wooded grounds, the school benefits from excellent resources, a hard working and supportive staff and enthusiastic, well motivated children.

"At Senacre Wood pupils love coming to school. They know that they are well cared for and valued by staff. The staff create a strong team and they are determined and ambitious to do their best for all pupils"

"Pupils are inquisitive and eager to find out more. They grasp the opportunity to learn and flourish in their personal development."

"Pupils' personal development is strong. All pupils are fully included in the wide range of clubs and activities that are available. The introduction of yoga lessons and outdoor learning has been enthusiastically received by pupils. Pupils have grasped the opportunity to enter their high-quality art work in competitions and to exhibit it locally and further afield."

(Ofsted GOOD rating, December 2019 )

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 688243

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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.