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School Office Team Leader
LGS Level 6 Points 13 - 20, £22,021 - £25,295 p.a. FTE pro rata.
Full Time; 37 hours per week. Term Time + 4weeks (49 weeks per year)
(Part Time hours will be considered)
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with excellent communication skills to join our school as School Office Team Leader.
Bournes Green Infant is a two-form entry school, part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT). The school is situated on the same site as the Junior School with whom there is excellent liaison.
The role is critical to ensuring efficient and successful delivery of Finance and HR services. The candidate will be an organised team player, with the ability to work under their own initiative and to be a good role model to team members. It is essential that you have compassion and empathy when dealing with our children and their families, embracing the ethos and values of our school. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the vision of the school and to support its development within SECAT.
Always being prepared, in control and confident will be key to this busy role and you will be the go-to person for the Finance/HR support function. You will have an oversight of the whole office services, and will be leading a small close-knit fun, friendly and professional school team!
As the School Office Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations within the office, ensuring a smooth workflow of all designated administrative tasks and those that support our children and staff. You will also be working closely with the Finance Department at SECAT's Centre, to drive efficiencies in both time and costs through the review and introduction of new processes and procedures.
As part of SECAT, we offer our staff excellent CPD opportunities and support through our network of experienced professionals, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Applications are invited from candidates who have excellent administrative and interpersonal skills and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a thoroughly committed team. Our school benefits from wonderful children, engaged parents and a supportive working environment
Please note internal 'at risk' candidates will be considered as a priority for this post.
The school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Please apply on-line via www.secat.uk and send your completed application form to gabriellaore@secat.co.uk
Closing Date: 12 noon, Tuesday 2nd September 2019.
Interview Date: Week commencing 16th September 2019
Information about the School
Bournes Green Schools are two-form entry schools, part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust. We are caring schools with wonderful children who love to learn. Our staff members are extremely dedicated, friendly and supportive of each other. We can offer you the support of a committed team of staff and Governors.
At Bournes Green Infant and Junior School we have high expectations and high outcomes for our children. We pride ourselves on the good education we offer our children and the excellent opportunities we provide through our enhanced foundation curriculum.
It is important to us to develop children who are ready for the next stage in their education and beyond. Our Learning Powers are woven through our curriculum and help to develop essential attributes such as curiosity, perseverance, imagination and improvement. These are recognised and celebrated.
We are committed to supporting and improving the strong links that we have with our community and to working collaboratively with our colleagues at SECAT.