Office Manager

Tel: 0161 921 1810

Executive Headteacher: Wendy McCormack

Office Manager

Grade: 2C, £23,812 - £25,497 per annum

Working Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 10th May 2024,12pm

Required as soon as possible

The Governors, staff and children at Lewis Street Primary School are looking to appoint an Office Manager to share in our vision within our multi-cultural school. All children deserve the very best and we are looking for an ambitious and energetic professional who is committed to our school values of EXCELLENCE; RESPECT; CHALLENGE and SELF-BELIEF. 

The successful candidate will:        

• Model excellent Professional standards for the whole school community and that of our partner schools, Christ Church CE Primary and Lark Hill Primary
• Promote and model the schools’ values and vision including infusing honesty and integrity into all of school life
• Develop high quality professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents/carers, and Governors
• Contribute to the continued development of an inspiring and inclusive culture across the school
• Promote and model the school values of EXCELLENCE; RESPECT; CHALLENGE and SELF-BELIEF
• Promote and model the school vision including infusing honesty and integrity into all of school life
• Develop high quality professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents, carers, and Governors

The role will involve: 

• Being responsible for the smooth running of the administration of the school office
• Oversee the Administrative Assistants on a day to day basis
• Maintain and update school information, pupil records and databases
• Complete termly Census returns, annual Workforce Census and LA Returns
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding all aspects of school life
• Produce correspondence as and when required
• Whole school administration
• Front of house duties

In return we can offer you:

•  A friendly, supportive, and highly skilled staff
• A welcoming, caring environment where everyone is valued
• Commitment to professional development including action research and coaching
•  A culture of collaboration and challenge across the partnership of schools.

Job Description and Person Specification.pdf

Lewis Street is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.  

An online search may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We understand how hard it can be to combine caring for a loved one with work so we aim to provide support and flexibility to balance family and caring responsibilities with work https://greater.jobs/content/9189/diversity-and-inclusion.

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We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please visit: GreaterManchester Guaranteed Assessment Scheme | greater jobs