Cranham Primary School have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join their team as an Office Manager. The role is ideally suited to an experienced school office administrator or an accomplished office manager from another industry seeking a rewarding and developmental position in a school environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The School Office Manager plays a crucial role in creating a professional and welcoming environment for everyone who engages with the school.
The School Office Manager has an integral part within the school staff team. You will play a key role in ensuring that the school follows the correct policies and procedures in a number of areas, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, financial management and GDPR

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The appointee will work within the school as a member of the Administration Team. The Headteacher will hold the post holder to account. A Regional School Business Manager will support the role. Key Purpose: The School Office Manager plays a vital role in creating a professional, welcoming and supportive environment for everyone who engages with the school. This will include dealing with complex and sensitive correspondence in a timely and appropriate manner.

ESTATE MANAGEMENT

• Work with the SLT to coordinate the planned preventative maintenance of school facilities within the agreed budget and respond quickly and efficiently to unplanned events.
• Coordinate with external providers of repair and maintenance services.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining records as appropriate.
• Use school software to support the management of routine tasks.
• Manage the letting of school premises to outside organisations.
• Act as an immediate point of contact and support for site staff.
• Work with the SLT and site team to provide direction and line management to the cleaning team.
  The Trust reserves the right to alter the content of this Job Description, after consultation, to reflect changes to the job or services provided, without altering the general character or level of responsibilities.

OTHER

Undertake such other duties as directed and required from time to time. The school reserves the right to alter the content of this Job Description, after consultation, to reflect changes to the job or services provided, without altering the general character or level of responsibility. The duties described in this Job Description must be carried out in a manner which promoted equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and service users and is consistent with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct.
The closing date for application is 9.00am on 28th of April 2025. Completed application forms should be sent to cranhamoffice@riverscofe.co.uk , FAO Mrs Charlotte Barnett.
Shortlisting will take place by 29 th April 2025. Unfortunately, if you have not heard back from us after this date, you have not been successfully shortlisted. Interviews for this post will take place during week commencing 5 th May 2025.
We would be delighted to hear from you and if you share our vision and want to make a real difference to our pupils, schools and Trust. If you have any further queries, or would like to visit our school, please call the Cranham Primary main office on 01905 452437.
Application forms are available on our website (https://www.riverscofe.co.uk/current-vacancies-1/)
There is no need to submit a curriculum vitae.
The Rivers C of E Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and expect everyone to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced DBS check.
The Rivers C of E Academy Trust reserves the right to withdraw the job should a suitable candidate be found at any time during the recruitment process.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £25,025.00-£27,758.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/04/202

Please refer the Job description for details