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Joint School Office Manager - Barnes Farm Infant and Junior Schools

2020 Scale 7 Points 19 - 24 (£24,799 - £27,905)

37 hours per week, full time (holidays to be taken during school holidays)

Required from 1st September 2020

We are looking to recruit an Office Manager to work across Barnes Farm Infant and Junior Schools. These three-form entry schools are part of The Chelmsford Learning Partnership trust which has expanded significantly since 2018.

The most important resource in any school is its staff and we attribute the success of our schools to our committed and enthusiastic staff. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the operational side of the schools.

The successful applicant will have:

· Experience of office management

· Knowledge and understanding of personnel, premises, GDPR, Health and Safety and safeguarding

· The ability to work under pressure

· Be computer literate with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office

· Knowledge of SIMS management system an advantage

We can offer:

· a friendly and supportive working environment

· a comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development

· access to extensive support through the CLP Trust

· the opportunity to work across the primary phase

For more information about our schools, please visit:

www.barnesfarminfants.co.uk

www.barnesfarmjuniors.co.uk

Visits to the schools are strongly encouraged and can be booked by phoning 01245 467474 or emailing admin@barnesfarm-inf.essex.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 13th July 2020 atMidday

Interview date: Wednesday 15th July 2020

Chelmsford Learning Partnership Trust

Our Vision

Everyone in our community is committed to working collaboratively, enabling all to experience a successful journey to become a confident, resilient, respectful and lifelong learner who aspires to be the very best they can be.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;

• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;

• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

Information about the School

Barnes Farm Infant School is a school for 4 -7 year old children in Chelmsford, Essex. We have a wonderful team of staff, active and informed governors and supportive families who all help the children to be safe and happy and to make exceptional progress. It is our aim to make sure that all members of our school community are supported and feel included and valued.

The children are divided into classes according to age. Children will progress through the National Curriculum on an individual basis with appropriate individual educational plans being provided for children with special educational needs and for gifted and talented pupils.