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Establishment: The Gatwick School Location: Crawley Salary: FTE: £29,330.00 - £31,773.00 (Pro rata: £27,167.22 - £29,430.07) Department: ADM Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 28/01/2025 10:00 Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: To be agreed
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 42.000 Pay Grade: Support Pay Scale - West Sussex | SCP14 - SCP19
The Role
The Gatwick School is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Office Manager to join our friendly team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly improving all-through school. The core purpose is to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school office, providing high quality and effective administrative support for the school and school leadership team.
Working hours:
The working hours are 37 hours per week, term-time only, plus 3 weeks, based around an 8am to 4pm day Monday to Friday.
We would love to hear from you if you:
* are able to use initiative, and be decisive, with a positive 'can do' attitude
* have a warm, friendly, and professional manner
* have experience of working as part of a team
* have excellent communication and ICT skills
* have a keen eye for detail
* are able to remain calm and patient under pressure
* work in an organised and methodical manner
Staff Benefits:
* Fringe allowance
* Potential for career progression
* An experienced and supportive central Trust team
* Extensive CPD opportunities for all staff including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
* Coaching culture established for staff
* Staff / Long Service Awards
* Aurora Academies Advantage Scheme, which includes discounts to high street shops, cycle-to-work scheme, well-being support, and access to an online GP service
You will be joining a supportive team who place our values of Chances, Choices, and Culture at the centre of all that we do, with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations.
Colleagues are welcoming and highly supportive and we provide an extensive CPD programme offering development opportunities at all career stages.
Qualifications
Qualification Title
Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
Essential
NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline or willingness to work towards
Desirable
Skills
Experience
Previous experience working as an office manager in an educational environment
Desirable
Current first aid certificate
Desirable
Experience of a wide range of administrative functions, including managing a team of staff
Essential
Qualifications
Business administration qualifications an advantage
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team
Essential
Safeguarding Information
Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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