School Office Manager

Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of five very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.

We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Local Governing Committees, the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

We believe that we are stronger together – all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future.We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

This role provides you with an opportunity to join our family to improve outcomes for children.If you are interested in finding out more please do get in touch – we would be very happy to meet with you!

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a resourceful and highly effective Office Manager to join our team. You will be based at Priory Primary School, a large primary based in central Dudley.

You will be an enthusiastic, committed individual who has the motivation and passion to join our trust.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have substantial, proven administrative experience.
• Can demonstrate excellent Finance and IT skills.
• Have the ability to work in partnership with other professionals, parents, governors, other schools and the wider community.
• Have accurate literacy skills.
• Can demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team leader and member.

• Show a commitment to professional standards and the Safeguarding agenda.

You will be appointed on Grade 6, (point 12 to 17) permanent contract working 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. The full time equivalent salary range is £21,589 to £23,836

If you have what it takes and want to be part of a successful team then we want to hear from you!

All applicants will need to complete and return an application form to Sarah Lee via email slee@priory.dudley.sch.uk

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 2^nd June

Shortlisting: Monday 3^rd June

Interviews: Wednesday 12^th June

For further information, please contact the Headteacher Mrs J Craig on 01384 816845 or Sarah Lee via email slee@priory.dudley.sch.uk

Additional Information:

It is a requirement that all our staff have an enhanced DBS check as Hales Valley Trust is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils and staff.  All appointments are subject to detailed and satisfactory references and health check being received.