Establishment: Uxbridge High School Location: Uxbridge Salary: Support Staff Pay Range 40 – 43 (Actual salary: £52,584 - £55,620 pa, inclusive of Outer London Weighting) Department: Office Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 21/04/2025 12:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 36.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff Pay Range 40 – 43
The Role
Uxbridge High School is a happy and ambitious school which enriches individuals academically, socially and emotionally. We have much to celebrate including a committed and focused student body and staff, outstanding facilities, strong relationships with the community and school partners, supportive trustees and a thriving sixth form. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school that reflects life in modern Britain, we value the successes of every child, whatever their starting point.
Uxbridge High School is seeking a proactive and skilled individual to lead our office and administration team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our school office.
About the Role
As the Office Manager, you will oversee all aspects of office administration, leading a team to provide high-quality support to staff, students, parents, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing office and reception operations to ensure a welcoming and professional front-facing service.
* Leading, supervising, and developing the admin team to maintain high standards of service.
* Ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders, upholding the school’s PROUD values and Gold Standard expectations.
* Overseeing student admissions and maintaining accurate records in line with regulatory requirements.
* Supporting the safeguarding team through administrative assistance and record-keeping.
* Managing reprographics and school-wide administrative tasks efficiently.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic, adaptable, and solution-focused individual who can demonstrate:
* Strong experience in office administration, ideally in a school or educational setting.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
* Proven experience in managing and developing a team.
* Exceptional communication skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
* Confidence in using school management systems (e.g. Arbor, CPOMs) and strong IT skills (Office 365).
* A proactive and innovative mindset, with the ability to embrace AI tools to enhance efficiency.
Other Benefits:
* Early finish on Fridays (students are dismissed at 1.00 pm).
* Five annual INSET days with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays.
* July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters and paid duties.
* Long service awards.
* Meals before parents' evenings and late school events.
* Recruitment bonus for referring new colleagues.
* Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport Fridays.
* Excellent spacious facilities and IT equipment.
* Private health care.
* Support for work-life balance and family-friendly policies.
Qualifications:
* Educated to Level 3 or equivalent with Grade A*-C/9-4 including Maths and English (Essential).
* Proficient communication skills in written and spoken English (Essential).
* Further degree or relevant qualifications in office administration and IT applications (Desirable).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
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Uxbridge High School
The Greenway
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 2PR
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