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Office Manager required May 2017.
Band 4
Starting Salary £20,867
Term time plus 3 weeks (41 weeks per year)
37 hours per week
We are looking for an outstanding, ambitious professional to manage the school's busy office. We are a large school with an admin team of 5. You will need to be a forward thinking and innovative individual who is calm under pressure, friendly and approachable with a sense of humour. You need to be a committed, enthusiastic and energetic team player and be able to use your initiative and work efficiently.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to solve problems and make sound decisions. The post requires knowledge and experience of computer systems and advanced levels of ICT skills in Word and Excel. Also a minimum of Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) are essential.
You will be working closely with our School Bursar, teaching and support staff and governing body. Previous experience working in an office based environment is required and experience of working in a school would be desirable. Please see the job description and personal specification for specific information regarding this position.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and therefore the successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be accommodated in the Easter holiday if necessary. For further information about the school or the post, or to arrange a visit, please email Judy Morton at judy.morton@westlands.essex.sch.uk.