Office Manager

Job Description

We are looking for an organised and motivated Office Manager to join our strong and supportive team at Harris Primary Academy Kenley.Your opportunityThe purpose of your role will be: To organise and supervise administrative systems within the school Tocontribute to the planning, development and monitoring of support services and/or management of admin support staff, including the coordination and delegation of relevant activities To ensure the accurate maintenance and management of pupil and school dataTo assist in the provision of an efficient and effective school administrative function To provide support to Principal by ensuring that all necessary information is up to date and that requests are followed up in a timely fashion To be responsible for themaintenance of the pupil database with a particular focus on roll, attendance and assessmentAs part of Harris, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education in London. With regular progression opportunities and outstanding CPD forsupport staff, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether at Harris Primary Academy Kenley, in one of our other 49 academies, or in our central team.What we are looking forWe look for talented individuals who want to be apart of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning. The successful candidate will have: NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant discipline Good understanding of databases, including abilityto use database to produce reports and statistics Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation Several years experience working in an office environment at senior level Experience of using Microsoft Office Suite Experience ofusing Bromcom or other MIS Experience of working with the general public Experience of using, maintaining and developing administrative systemsPlease download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.About Harris Primary Academy KenleyHarrisPrimary Academy Kenley opened in September 2013. We have more than 400 lively young minds at our Academy. Children are supported to be the best they can be by our dedicated teachers and support staff.Harris Primary Academy Kenley is an outstanding school.It is outstanding not just because of the academic achievements of the pupils but for many other reasons too. The pupils are diligent, polite and hard working. They have a love for learning and an inquisitive nature. The staff at the academy are talented anddedicated and our parents and wider community support what we do.Academy EthosWhatever a childs background or starting point, we want to make sure that they finish Year 6 with the academic skills, social skills and knowledge necessary to succeed.Every lessonat our school is creative and there is plenty of time for children to think, to play, to discover and wonder. Each child is taught in the way that suits them best and we step in quickly if a change is needed. For some children, this might involve one-to-onesupport if they are finding something difficult and for others it could mean stretching them more to keep them interested.Our Academy is relaxed and comfortable but pupils know that good behaviour is expected of them. They are frequently praised and rewardedfor trying their best and for being kind, hard-working and well-behaved. We want the Academy to feel friendly and welcoming and we always make sure that every pupil has at least one friend. Our children are taught to respect each other and their teachers.There is a zero tolerance approach to any type of bullying.HPAK is an outstanding school. It is outstanding not just because of the academic achievements of the pupils but for many other reasons too. The pupils are diligent, polite and hard working. Theyhave a love for learning and an inquisitive nature. The staff at the academy are talented and dedicated and our parents and wider community support what we do. I believe that all children deserve the very best education and that as a result of this they shouldhave every opportunity life has to offer. Scott Palmer, Head of AcademyWhy work at Harris Primary Academy Kenley The opportunity to work in an Outstanding school, with exceptional support from the academy and the Harris Federation A flourishing and diverseschool with a wonderful and welcoming community Conveniently located for public transport and connections into London Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development and progression Generous Harris benefits and rewards packageNext StepsPleasedownload the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your online application.If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.Pleasenote: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, weencourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.Our Benefits PackageIn addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewardsand benefits package.Find out more about Our BenefitsBeing a part of the Harris FederationWe are recognised as the top performing large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantagedbackgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of Harris. Holding a reputation for bringing transformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.Our people are at the heartof this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, andare committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.Learn more About Harris and our Vision and ValuesSafeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguardingand promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completedfor all applicants.Read our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-OffendersDiversity and EqualityWe are committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.Read our Diversity and Equality Notice