Office Manager
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(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for an approachable and forward thinking Office Manager with strong organisational skills to join our supportive and collaborative team.
This position will be Term Time only + 1 inset days + 1 week (40 working weeks per year)
You will be responsible for overseeing the daily administration of the school office including line managing administrative staff. You are also responsible for all administrative and organisational processes within the school, maintaining confidentiality at all times. It's not necessarily your experience that we're most interested in, it's your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
The ideal Office Manager will be someone who is:
* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults
* Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Able to display a high level of administrative, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
* A comprehensive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Cycle to work scheme
* TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
About Bewbush Primary Academy
We are a large primary school in Bewbush, Crawley. Our children come not just from the local community of Bewbush, but together we make up around 30 different nationalities from all over the World and we speak approximately 40 different languages! We are proud of our diversity and we stand together as one proud and welcoming community.
Our vision is for all of our children to leave us as confident and enthusiastic learners, well-equipped with the skills and competencies needed to excel in their next phase of learning. To find out more visit our website here.
To discover what makes Bewbush Primary Academy so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293 534897 or email office@bewbush-tkat.org
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; 'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.