Office Manager (SIL107BC)

Office Manager Sileby Redlands Community Primary School Salary: Grade 9 Pay Point 19-22 (£32,070 - £34,359 per annum, approximate starting salary of £29,548.66 per annum) Hours: 37 Hours per week; 42 Weeks per year Contract Type: Permanent About the Role Sileby Redlands Community Primary School is looking for an experienced, proactive and dynamic Office Manager to take up an exciting, demanding and rewarding post at our school. As the role is integral to the successful running of the school, the Office Manager must be confident and able to work well as part of a team, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work well under pressure in order to meet deadlines. The Officer Manager has a key role in the effective management of school systems and you must have a strong administration background, good customer service skills, be able to line manage others and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. You will also need to have excellent numeracy skills as this role will involve cash handling and be an excellent communicator with a professional manner, which promotes a positive image of the school. The role may also involve training and mentoring an office apprentice. Why Choose Sileby Redlands Community Primary School? At Redlands we believe in putting the children at the heart of everything that we do and this includes providing the children with a creative curriculum that is both exciting and inspiring. Our children have their learning brought to life by carefully planned opportunities that enthuse, engage and motivate our children to want to find out more. “The school is committed to ensuring that every pupil can access the curriculum. Reading is at the heart of this work. Children begin to learn phonics as soon as they start in the Reception Year. Staff are reading experts...” - OFSTED Key Responsibilities To lead in the development and implementation of an effective administrative, clerical support service and financial procedures within the School, to ensure that all procedures are carried out accurately, effectively and efficiently, and where relevant provide maximum support for and minimum involvement of teaching staff. To communicate effectively, professionally and in a friendly manner with staff, suppliers, pupils and parents. To be an ambassador for the Trust in dealing with external persons, developing effective lines of communication with all school users and to be a respected member of the school team by all staff. To ensure that all statutory returns are completed, including School Census and School Workforce Census and submitted to the appropriate body in designated timeframes and that they comply with the appropriate Government Department standards. What We’re Looking For Qualifications: Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy. Level 3 qualification in business and administration with post-qualification experience, or evidence of equivale