Office Manager

Office Manager

Required As soon as possible

 

Scale: P01 - Point 27 - 33

Number of Weeks: 41 (Term Time + 2)

Hours per week:     36

Salary: Full Time: £32,430 - £34,794

Pro Rata : £29,491 - £31,641 (Actual Salary)     

Hours of work:  TBC

 

Eastlea is a fully inclusive, friendly and supportive Community School where employees are valued and developed. You will want to make a real difference to life chances of our wonderful students, be passionate about education and have a drive to improve standards, as well as improve your own professional development and career progression.

Behaviour is very good at our school. Our parents and students have high aspirations for and teaching and office spaces are inviting and well resourced.

The school is within walking distance to West Ham, Plaistow, Canning Town and Star Lane stations and is close to the dynamic London Docklands, which can be seen from the schools’ playing field.

We are looking to recruit a highly reliable, experienced and proactive Office Manager. You will be responsible for the efficient running of the main school office and administration for the whole school as well as HR, Finance and Daily Cover.

The successful applicant should have good time management skills, be able to meet deadlines and have a flexible approach to work as priorities could change at short notice. You will need to be a confident, professional & approachable communicator, as you will be liaising with external and internal stakeholders.

You will be working in a demanding and lively environment, so the ability to problem solve is essential, as is a good sense of humour and a "can do, will do" attitude.

A good level of all Microsoft Office Suite applications and excellent numeracy, literacy and ICT skills are essential.

Experience of a school or finance environment would be an advantage, as would a knowledge of SIMS/FMS.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification when completing your application.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Applications forms and further details can be obtained from the school website: www.eastlea.newham.sch.uk

Application forms should be returned to the school by:  Tuesday 17th September 2019 @ 12 noon

Interviews will take place on:  24th September 2019

 

Information for Candidates

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITYImportant

Eastlea Community School has a strong commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in all aspects of employment within the London Borough of Newham and in its services to students, staff and the wider community. All employees are expected to understand and promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.

 

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

Eastlea Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold all relevant procedures.

An enhanced current DBS clearance is a necessity for this post.