Office and Resources Manager

Office and Resources Manager

Permanent, Term time only plus 2 weeks.  Grade 5 £22,183 to £27,741 per annum (£20,147 to £25,195 pro rata to weeks worked). 

Potential for progression to Grade 6 through Trust Primary School project management responsibility.

Richard Lee Primary School is a school with a great future!

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is approachable, committed and motivated with a wealth of experience in a customer-focused office environment.  You will play a pivotal role in leading our dedicated and enthusiastic admin team with the opportunity to make your mark, proud of your efficiency and organisational skills.

You will ably support in managing the finances at the school, with the support of the Trust finance team, equally you will have a successful track record of supervising, leading and developing staff on a day to day basis; to ensure the smooth running of the office, compliance and accuracy.

We will play to your strengths and be looking for excellent communication, IT and organisational skills, a discrete, flexible and professional attitude, the ability to prioritise and make sound decisions.   You will be committed to the Trust’s working values including Respect To All From All, Resilience and Determination to Achieve our Best and Innovation and Collaboration as these are some of the foundations that underpin what our Trust offers.

This is an exciting time to join our school with a NEW Headteacher in post next year.  You will be leading the hub of the school, team building and ensuring positive impact in all that you do, to ensure we are providing great opportunities for learning for all our pupils.   If you will gain satisfaction from making a difference to the young people at Richard Lee, in a role where every day is different, this is the job for you!

We have a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating from our last inspection in March 2018 and we are looking forward to exciting developments within the curriculum.  Being part of the Castle Phoenix Trust has already seen us benefit from CPD links and positive transition for our year 6 children, many of whom go on to Caludon Castle, one of the secondary schools in the Trust. The Trust prides itself on being the kind of place people want to work where everyone recognises the buzz of excitement and togetherness, whatever stage they are at in their career.  

We can offer:-

• Hard working colleagues and well-trained support staff who are passionate about what they do
• A supportive and committed administrative team to work alongside
• A supportive Trust and local governing body who are committed to helping the school move forwards
• A pledge to grow your talent through quality CPD.
• A wide range of professional development and collaboration opportunities within our network and beyond.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition, through the Trust people strategy, and a range of benefits which include the local government pension scheme, term time only working, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership and an employee discount scheme

If you would like to know more please telephone the school on 024 7665 8800 to arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher, Mrs. Carol Brammer, or to arrange to pop in to visit us and see us in action!

We are excited about our future – we would love to hear from you if you think you could be part of creating that future.

Application packs are available to download on www.wmjobs.co.uk www.tes.co.uk http://castlephoenixtrust.org.uk/job-opportunities/vacancies/ or by email from HumanResources@castlephoenixtrust.org

Completed forms are returnable to HumanResources@castlephoenixtrust.org

Closing date: Friday 2^nd July 2021 at 9am

Interview date/s: Thursday 8^th and/or Friday 9^th July 2021

Due to the current coronavirus situations, interviews may be subject to date change.  All interviews that do take place will do so in a safe environment observing government guidance under social distancing criteria.  Please do so in a safe environment observing government guidance under social distancing criteria.  Please do continue to submit your application if you are interested in the opportunity.  We will maintain contact with all candidates so you are clear of selection process arrangements if you are shortlisted. 

These posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.