Office Manager - Permanent

Clayton St John CofE Primary is a 2-form entry Church of England Primary School and part of the Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT), a growing, Christian, Multi-Academy Trust based in Bradford. The ideal candidate will have skills, experience and knowledge to provide business support to the school. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm for all aspects of school life. In return we offer you the opportunity to contribute to the future of Clayton St John CofE Primary. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and forward-thinking professional to make a sustained and substantial contribution to the growth and development of the school and the wider BDAT family. We hope the enclosed information is helpful and encourages you to apply; we look forward to meeting you and reading your application. Job Purpose: To assist the Academy Business Leader to manage and evolve an efficient business and administrative function at Clayton St John CofE Primary School. Responsible for providing support in the operation and maintenance of systems, processes and procedures relating to financial management, pupil administration, personnel, site and facilities and people management Responsible to the Academy Business Leader and Headteacher from whom you will receive formal supervision and who will allocate work when necessary. However, much of the work is self-generating and the post holder will be expected to work within established procedures and guidelines and to prioritise day-to-day work, referring only exceptional or complex queries to senior members of staff. In the absence of the Academy Business Leader, the post holder would be expected to liaise with SLT members to ensure continuation of essential services. The post holder is expected to provide prompt and effective information, advice and access to services provided by the academy to parents/carers, governors, community groups, members of the pupil and other agencies, dealing with requests for help and intervention, seeking guidance from and working in conjunction with senior/qualified professional staff on more complex requests. Undertaking promoting the academy to public and external agencies. May from time to time be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description.