Office Manager

Job Description

At Katherines we offer:

· Additional 13 days school holidays

· Individual career programme for all staff

· Children who have a love of learning and a highly motivated staff team

· A caring and happy learning environment

· High expectations and outstanding behaviour

We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly efficient Office Manager. The role would suit a proactive individual who would enjoy the challenge of working in a busy school environment.

In this key role you will be responsible for a team and will be pivotal in the effective and smooth running of the school. Previous experience of running a busy office and SIMs is desirable. Applicants will need to demonstrate strong skills in both finance and secretarial duties. This position deals with a wide variety of people and therefore requires good communication and interpersonal skills. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has the drive and passion to make a difference in our Academy. The successful candidate will need to be organised, with good time management and a high level of computer literacy.

NET Academies Trust is dedicated to leading and promoting best practice in education. We would like to hear from you if you share our vision, values and enthusiasm. We are very happy to talk about the post informally if you require more information.

Your completed application form should be submitted electronicallyonhttp://netacademies.net/katherines/careers/netat-online-application-form/

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check.

Due to the high level of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Information about the School

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery are a thriving Primary School in a small estate in Harlow and a school that the staff, children, parents and myself are incredibly proud of. Our children display excellent learning behaviours, they embrace each new learning opportunity building on prior knowledge and developing new skills, within a challenging curriculum.

Since coming into post, as Head of School in September 2017, I, along with my dedicated team, ensure that children's well being and voice are at the heart of what we do. We are extremely proud of our academic results, above National Standards in all subjects, for the last two consecutive years. We believe that every child’s learning and development is as individual as they, at Katherines Primary Academy children GROW in our care. Our commitment to each child is that they will leave us as Global citizens, Resilient learners, Outstanding achievers and Well-rounded empowered individuals. This coupled with our '100 things at Katherines' is designed to ensure that we are shaping our children's futures in the most positive way possible. We are confident that our children are equipped to face new challenges in the modern world, ready for their next stage of education in their respective secondary schools and beyond.

Mrs Annette Norris

Head of School

Katherine Primary Academy and Nursery