Salary: £30,151 - £32,020 FTE (£26,051 - £27,665 pro rata)
We are looking for an Office Manager with Attendance responsibilities here at Dogsthorpe Academy on a full time, permanent basis.
About the role:
We require an Office Manager to line manage the office team and provide administrative support to the whole academy alongside responsibilities relating to data and attendance across the academy.
You will support the Principal in all administrative matters within the management of the Academy. Primary responsibility for all aspects of management of the office, HR, pupil administration process/policy and financial/accounting issues. You will also have oversight and management of SIMS and academy data systems to provide technical direction, advice and leadership for attendance related services.
Your role will be vital and varied. You will be responsible for the management, daily operation and support of the main Academy office and all its functions to provide a comprehensive administrative and data support. Excellent IT skills are essential, and candidates will need to have the ability to find solutions to problems, whilst working under pressure. Previous experience of working in a school and as a line manager is required.
The successful candidate will be:
- proactive and positive with a clear capacity and desire to work well with colleagues using established systems and processes
- independent and demonstrate initiative as required
- able to provide confidential, efficient and effective administration support for the Academy
- a highly skilled administrator with a strong working knowledge of standard IT packages
- able to prioritise and manage own workload and co-ordinate the work of others to appropriate deadlines
- an excellent communicator with and excellent listening skills
- able to provide administrative support for Senior Leadership meetings
- a line manager to the academy administration team
- able to apply Academy safeguarding policies and protocols
This is an integral role to the smooth running of our academy which requires a pro-active, dynamic and adaptable applicant.
About us:
The Dogsthorpe Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), is a junior academy situated in a diverse community in the north of Peterborough. It is led by the Principal, Julie Cranke, who aims to ensure that it delivers an exciting, innovative and creative curriculum that meets the needs of the pupils. All staff work hard to ensure that every pupil is supported and nurtured, helping them to develop the confidence and skills needed for the years ahead. In addition to the formal curriculum, pupils are also provided with a range of opportunities to follow their own interests and carry out individualised learning programmes.
In Return:
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.