Dovelands Primary School wishes to recruit a friendly and dynamic Office Manager to work within their main reception, starting in May 2025 and ending in February 2026. This will be a temporary appointment to cover maternity leave.Main Objectives:• To be responsible for all administrative processes, overseeing the school office and main reception through effective line management of administrative staff. • To oversee the provision of financial services to the school ensuring that all financial procedures are carried out accurately, effectively and efficiently and in accordance with school policies, regulatory frameworks and agreed procedures. • To process HR related requests in a timely manner.Working hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am-4pm (with a 30 minute lunch break), 35 hrs/week for 40 weeks per year (Term time only + 2 weeks). Salary: Grade 8, Point 23, Actual Salary £32,558 pa (FTE Salary £37,938 pa).Application closing date: Thursday 27th February 2025.Interview date: Interviews will take place on Tuesday 11th March 2025.As our Office Manager, you’ll be able to take pride in ensuring a friendly and courteous port of call is available for any enquiries, contributing as a key part of a wider team to ensure that all functions of our school office run smoothly. Please contact our School Business Manger, Valerie Thorley, if you have any questions or you would like to visit the school.