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Join a Safe and Happy Community at Monkwick Junior School

Are you a passionate individual who can inspire lifelong learners? Do you want to be part of a strong team, built on kindness and respect?

At Monkwick Junior, we are a friendly, ambitious school that is constantly striving to improve what we can offer to both our young people and our community. Our talented staff inspire our students, promoting a positive attitude towards the value and importance of education. We are looking for a dedicated Office Manager to become a vital part of our caring community and help us provide a safe and happy learning environment to every child.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can truly thrive.

• The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week
• This is a 39-week-per-year role, which includes term time plus non-pupil days

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Overall responsibility for all work undertaken by the administrative support staff, to allocate and monitor workloads, and ensure appropriate training for all new office support staff
• Responsible for the identification (where appropriate) and allocation to admin staff of new tasks
• Responsible for the administration in relation to admissions including communication with parents/carers, providing data to Essex County Council

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Successful experience of administrative work in a busy office environment
• Experience of development, management and operation of administrative systems and ICT packages, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a positive and successful way

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young peoplethat we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Sunday 12th July at Midnight via the following link:https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145020/EDV-2026-MJS-82201

• Interview date: Thursday 16th July 2026

Nb: Only fully completed application forms will be accepted. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a large number of applications.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an

overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

Information about the School

Monkwick Junior School is proud to be part of the Sigma Trust.

Monkwick Junior School caters for pupils aged between seven and eleven from the south of Colchester. The majority of children live in the Berechurch ward although an increasing number are now coming from outside the school’s catchment area.

Our school is organised into lower and upper Key Stage 2 phases and was two forms of entry. From September 2016 we now admit three forms of entry in to Year 3 which will result in the school expanding to meet a growing cohort.

At Monkwick Junior School the aim is to instil into each child a love of learning. There should be quality and equality in all aspects of the curriculum and we aim to do this by providing a purposeful, stimulating environment in which the children can become more independent learners.

The school is committed to high standards and to achieve these, pupils are involved in planned programmes of learning, catering for a range of ability and aptitude. Pupils enter with standards that are well below the national average and with many barriers to learning. Monkwick has established an effective Pastoral Team to overcome those barriers to learning and to support families and the community.

The secure caring environment in school should allow children to feel accepted and valued as individual people and increase their feeling of self-worth. We celebrate children’s achievements in a variety of ways, encouraging them to develop their full potential. With an emphasis on sound social values, we encourage positive attitudes of behaviour towards others and help them to accept their responsibilities as part of a group.

Monkwick Junior School will embrace the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.