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Office Manager
Scale 6 (c.£20,236)
Term time only including inset days
Monday - Friday, 32.5 hours per week, 8.30 - 15.30
To commence September 2024
St Luke's Park Primary School is part of The Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust and is a one form entry primary in Runwell, near Wickford, which opened in September 2022. We will have classes from reception to year 4 from September 2024 and continue to grow over the next two years, adding a new class each year until we reach capacity at 210 pupils over 7 year groups.
We are seeking a well-organised, professional and positive office manager to join our friendly staff team. The successful candidate will be very well organised, with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to demonstrate strong initiative and flexibility. A good level of English and mathematics is required.
Previous experience of working in a school office is desirable, with a strong track record of office and management skills. A good knowledge of Ed:gen is desirable, together with very strong ICT skills.
Duties will include:
· Supporting the trust central team with finance and HR
· Communicating with parents and professionals
· Managing pupil admissions / attendance
· Managing all clerical and administrative operations
· Line-management of administrative assistant
· Organisation of school trips
· Pupil welfare - first aid and managing medical needs across the school
The Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS.
Visits to the school are very warmly welcomed. If you are interested, please contact hr@purleigh.essex.sch.uk and a suitable time will be made for an informal chat.
Due to the number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advertisement has closed.
Closing date: 31st August 2024
Interview date: Monday 9th September 2024
Information about the School
St Luke's Park Primary School is situated on St. Luke's Park development in Runwell. We opened in September 2022 and over the next 4 years we will grow into a single-form-entry primary school with a total capacity of 210 children across seven classes.
The school is part of Quantum Multi-Academy Trust which consists of Great Baddow High School, Purleigh Primary School, Meadgate Primary School, Maylandsea Primary School, Larkrise Primary School, Tiptree Heath Primary School, Maltese Road Primary School and St. Luke's Park Primary School. Information about the Trust can be found at https://www.qmat.uk/
We aim to maximise the full potential of each child and to nurture their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
We want our children to be happy, healthy and successful, to enjoy learning together and to understand the meaning and importance of upholding principles and values.
QMAT is a dynamic and forward-thinking trust, comprising of one large secondary school and seven thriving primary schools, all rated Good or better by Ofsted. Our schools are united by a shared culture of excellence, where relationships, opportunity, care, and kindness are at the heart of everything we do.
We set high standards and expectations, nurturing the potential in every child and empowering them to forge successful pathways for the future. Our ethos is not just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it—with integrity, compassion, and a relentless commitment to improvement.
To find out more about QMAT or to view trust 'Policies, GDPR & Privacy Notices' or 'Governance' information visit the website: www.qmat.co.uk