Office Manager

Location

Surrey | United Kingdom

Job description

Hours : 36 hours per week, term-time plus two weeks

Working day : Early starts and a flexible approach to hours in order to secure the right candidate

“OUTSTANDING in all areas” – Ofsted 2017 and 2023

Guildford County is an outstanding school seeking to appoint an Office Manager who is able to build on the strengths of the school.

This role requires a friendly and approachable colleague who is able to liaise with families, children and staff. The successful candidate will ideally have school-based experience but a proven track record of team leadership in other contexts would also be an advantage. You will be able to operate under pressure, have strong communication skills and if not already in a similar position, will be committed to your own professional development.

The outline duties of the role are as follows:

• to lead the office team in all administrative duties required within school;
• to be an effective team member willing to manage and undertake a range of duties to ensure the smooth running of the school office;
• to be confident with using various IT systems / computer applications;
• to be able to use their own initiative;
• manage their own workload and prioritise deadlines;
• oversee administrative systems and procedures;
• have excellent numeracy and literacy skills.

In return, Guildford County School can offer you:

• Use of Gym facilities;
• Access to Childcare Vouchers;
• Attractive pension;
• Free onsite parking that is close to the thriving town centre of Guildford;
• Supportive and collegiate working environment.

For further information or to download an application form, please click the link below. At the same link, we also warmly encourage you to watch our short recruitment film ‘Join The Team’ to get a sense of what it is like to work at our school – . You may also wish to contact our HR officer, Sarah Mackenzie to find out more or to arrange a visit to the school: 01483 504089 or email [email protected]

Closing date: 9am, 19th March 2024

Interviews: 22nd March 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake and enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

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