Office Manager

Job Type:
Contract
Job Sector:
Admin, Secretarial
Region:
East Anglia
Location:
Ipswich
Salary:
£23,705 to £28,155 per annum
Salary Description:
£23,705 - £28,155 Commensurate with skills and experience
Posted:
24/05/2024
Recruiter:
Teacheroo
Job Ref:
TP/114/1118

An opportunity exists to join our team as an Office Manager. You will lead the admin team to ensure that the school runs smoothly and is a safe and welcoming environment for staff, students and visitors alike.

The post is for 37 hours a week during term time, on staff training days and 2 weeks towards the end of the summer holidays. The normal working hours will be between 8am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday, with half an hour for lunch.
Package DescriptionBeing an employee of Northgate High School allows you access to an Employee Benefits scheme saving you money on many High Street brands, a cycle-to-work scheme, use of the sports facilities, library, and free parking. Hot meals are available on-site during term time. We also offer entry into a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
Main ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities include:


Assist the Principal Finance Officer in the recruitment, selection and appointment of Office and other Admin Staff. 
Undertake HR administration, maintain the Single Central Record and undertake DBS checks. 
Have an overview of the personnel and administrative processes undertaken in the Office. 
Co-ordinate and supervise the work of the Office Team and have a general oversight of other Support Staff when requested. 
Set work priorities, allocate duties and ensure that duties are undertaken to the required standard. Resolve any difficulties as they arise.
Ensure that electronic correspondence is stored systematically and linked to student records as appropriate. 

The Ideal CandidateEssential/Desirable skills and knowledge include:


Of working in an educational environment 
Of working within an HR admin environment 
Supervisory experience Qualified First Aider (or willingness to train) 
Providing a customer based service 
Excellent numeric and communication skills 
Good organisational abilities 
Ability to manage competing deadlines Able to lead a team and individuals

About the school/organisationNorthgate High School is an 11-18 school situated on the edge of Ipswich. Our school  is an impressive site, with purpose-built centres maintained and equipped to the highest standards, including recent investment in technology.

We embrace three core values of Respect, Determination and Teamwork. These values are fundamental to the calm and positive learning environment that we strive to achieve at all levels across the school.

Following Ofsted’s 2019 inspection, we remain a ‘Good’ school.  Ofsted noted that “pupils enjoy coming to this school” and that “the Sixth form is a vibrant learning community, where every student is valued as an individual".

The ethos at Northgate is underpinned by our genuine desire to support the wellbeing of every student and staff member ensuring that they can realise their full potential. We value our staff highly and, if you join us, you will be working in a school that is committed to staff wellbeing, offers a first class professional development programme carefully linked to the School Improvement Plan and Performance Objectives. This means that our CPD programme strengthens the link between personal autonomy and our aims as a school. We maintain positive links with other local schools and universities.

Along with the extensive CPD programme  we offer a competitive pension scheme and benefit package which is available to all staff.


Contact Details:
Teacheroo
Tel: 0200 000 0000
Contact: Lisa Grand
Email:

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