Contract: Permanent
Hours: 26 hours per week, Term-Time only, plus 2 INSET days
Grade: JG6 SCP19 – SCP23 (£32,061 – £34,434 per annum pro rata)
Actual Salary: £19,529.50 - £20,974.97 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Role:
Whitchurch Primary School, part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised Office Manager to join our friendly and committed team.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the Headteacher, leadership team, staff, pupils and families, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school on a daily basis.
The Office Manager will lead the day-to-day administration of the school, overseeing administrative and financial processes, maintaining key systems and records, supporting safeguarding and compliance requirements, coordinating admissions and attendance processes, and providing a welcoming and professional service to pupils, families, staff and visitors.
This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has significant experience working in an administrative or office based role and can confidently manage a wide range of responsibilities
- Can build and maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, governors and external partners
- Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Can work with accuracy, attention to detail and complete confidentiality at all times
- Has strong IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Office and school management systems
- Can manage sensitive information appropriately and exercise sound judgement
- Will actively contribute to the positive culture and values of both the school and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership
In return our friendly and successful school can offer:
- A genuinely inclusive school where every member of the community is valued
- A dedicated and supportive staff team who work collaboratively
- Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school and eager to learn
- A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children and families
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive governors, parents and colleagues
- The opportunity to work within the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, a thriving and ambitious multi-academy trust
Our School
At Whitchurch we have high expectations of everyone in our community and work hard to make the best possible progress in all areas of our learning; our nurturing community is built on respect, honesty and a culture of shared responsibility.
Our curriculum at Whitchurch is designed around the interests, heritage and aspirations of our children; we build on pre-learning and the strong commitment for education shared by our families.
We are proud to complement our curriculum learning with a wealth of enrichment activities designed to enhance and enrich lives, to open children’s eyes to the exciting world that awaits them. We work hard alongside our families to empower future leaders and ignite a real love of learning.
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th September at 9am
Interview Date: Friday 2nd October
Safeguarding Statement:
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
