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Office Manager - Term Time

Laddingford CEP School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-3091-87S
  • Posted:02/03/2021
  • Pay:Kent Range 5
  • Start Date:19th April 2021
  • App Close Date:14/03/2021 at 23:00
  • Interviews:18th March 2021

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We are seeking to appoint an Office Manager for our small village school, we have a very stable staff team and so this is a rare opportunity to join our lovely community.  This a term time only position, working hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Laddingford is a small, nurturing, village school serving a vibrant community. We have a hard working and highly motivated staff team who regularly go the extra mile to achieve the best possible outcomes for every one of our 80 children.

In a small school there is always a need for flexibility and this is a diverse role, encompassing finance, front of house, first aid, and administrative work. As you are the only person in the office, good time management and an ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines are essential.

We acheived a 'Good' Ofsted in July 2017 and continue to build on this foundation, striving to constantly improve. We are a small and incredibly supportive team where everyone is encouraged to be innovative and try new things. The positivity of the staff team and the culture of the school as a whole is often remarked upon by visitors. This extends to our relationships with parents and members of the wider village community who are highly supportive and actively involved in school life. 

Nurture based practice, including restorative justice approaches to behaviour management, underpin all that we do. You are welcome to visit the school prior to your application, and I would encourage you to at our facebook page @LaddingfordCEP and watching the following short films to get a feel for who we are; 

https://vimeo.com/291360021

https://vimeo.com/299638952

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be an excellent ambassador for the school,
  • Be welcoming to all and able to build positive, supportive relationships with children, parents and staff,
  • Have experience working in a school office and ideally be experienced at using SIMS and FMS,
  • Have experience managing school/business finance,
  • Be highly organised,
  • Be able to work as part of a team and also to take initiative and work independently,
  • Be willing to support the Christian ethos of the school,
  • Have excellent secretarial skills,
  • Have high levels of personal and professional integrity, maintaining confidentiality at all times,
  • Have experience of working with other agencies and have a willingness to collaborate with other local schools,
  • Be willing to be involved in all aspects of school life.

Visits can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 01622 871270 to. I look forward to welcoming you to the school. To ensure everyones safety these visit will take place outside of the hours children are onsite and we ask that you wear a face covering. 

Laddingford Primary School take the safeguarding of our children very seriously, any job offer is subject to references and DBS clearance. 

Information about the school

Laddingford is a small rural Primary School in easy reach of Barming, Maidstone, Marden, Paddock Wood and Tonbridge.

Our school vision of 'welcoming everyone, building foundations, leaving no-one behind' provides the starting point for every decision we make and thing we do here at Laddingford.

Laddingford St Mary’s is a happy and vibrant school where children and staff are excited about learning. Our aim is for children to leave Laddingford not only with knowledge but also with the skills and disposition needed to be a successful lifelong learner; throughout all lessons we focus on skills such as inquisitiveness, independence and a positive mind-set. As a result, our children are excited about their learning, hardworking, focused and confident.

We strive unashamedly for academic excellence for all children in our care, whilst also nurturing and celebrating the wide range of other talents that make them special and unique. We have a fantastic staff team, who are dedicated to their roles and passionate not only about our children’s education but also their holistic development. Our community's happiness and well-being are our number one priority. Our calm and nurturing atmosphere is underpinned by our core Christian values, as a Church of England Primary School we strive to provide children with a sound moral compass which will support them throughout their education and beyond.

We are a small school, with a brand new bespoke Early Years provision. At full capacity we can education just over 100 children. This means that we truly are one family, we go on whole school trips together and at playtime and lunchtime children socialise happily together across year groups. We currently have 74 children on roll and the class structure is flexible depending on the size of each year group.

Laddingford St Mary’s is a very special place, our school has a warmth and positive buzz that is best experienced firsthand. If you are interested in what we have to offer and think this could be the right school for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

As a school, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are subject to DBS checks.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622 871270)

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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.