School Office Manager

Office Manager at Abbots Farm Junior School
Name of School: Abbots Farm Junior School
Post Title: Office Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term Time Only, 37.50 hours per week,  8:30 - 4:30 Monday to Friday (with half an hour unpaid for lunch)
Pay Scale: Band G, £14.36 to £15.58 per hour as of April 2024.
Closing Date: Friday 21st March
Interviews will take place the following week.

What Skills and Experience We Are Looking For
We are seeking an innovative and forward-thinking Office Manager with exceptional technology skills and a solid background in school office administration. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a school environment, demonstrating administrative excellence and an understanding of the unique challenges faced in a primary school setting.

Experience with Arbor, or similar school management systems, is highly desirable, as you will be responsible for ensuring our office processes are streamlined and efficiently managed. Your commitment to bringing our office fully into the 21st century will involve developing online systems that enhance our administrative capabilities.

In addition to your technical skills, we are looking for a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to become part of our wonderful Farmers family. Your ability to work alongside colleagues and engage with stakeholders will be critical in fostering a positive and productive workplace atmosphere.

What the School Offers Its Staff
At Abbots Farm Junior School, our school motto is Learners for Life, Forever and this extends to all our staff as well as our pupils. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and enriching environment for our employees that our whole school community is proud to represent. As our Office Manager, you will have:
•    The chance to take a lead in developing this new and vital role within our school.
•    A warm welcome into our school family, where teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
•    Continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities to help you grow and excel in your career.
If you are looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Abbots Farm Junior School and contribute to our exciting journey ahead!
If you would like to arrange to visit our school, please contact the school office at admin2421@welearn365.com

All applications must be emailed to Adele Bull, School Business Manager at bull.a1@welearn365.com. Please note we do not accept CV’s nor will we accept incomplete application forms. 

•    Closing date: Friday 21st March, with interviews the following week. 
•    Start date to be confirmed upon appointment - ideally after Easter but can be later if needed

Safeguarding checks  
•    Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, Governors, volunteers and parents to share that commitment. 
•    A reminder that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 
•    All applicants for KidZone Before and After School Club vacancies will be required to sign a Disqualification under the Childcare Act of 2006 form.
•    If you are invited to interview, we will contact ALL referees entered on your application form. 
•    All shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted on their name.
•    All shortlisted candidates will be required to sign a Self Disclosure form.
•    Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check.

•    All interested parties are invited to read our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy. 
https://abbotsfarm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AFJS-safeguarding-and-child-protection-policy.pdf