We are looking to appoint someone who is a highly effective and experienced School Office Manager. Someone who has the confidence and ability to be the key person in our busy school office. Predominantly working on your own you will need the ability to use your own initiative in dealing with competing priorities. You will be responsible for overseeing all the administrative and financial functions of the school, supporting the Headteacher and all stakeholders. The post offers the individual an opportunity to join a well-resourced, supportive staff team with engaged and polite children. The vacancy is for: Office Manager 35 hours per week to be worked over 5 days (Job share considered for right applicants) Preferred start date is as soon as possible Permanent Post Scale 5 SCP12-17 (FTE £27,711-£30,060) If you would like to find out more about our school, please visit our website www.astley.worcs.sch.uk or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/astleyprimaryschool The process: All applicants are required to complete the enclosed application form and sign it. Completed applications can be emailed to officeastley.worcs.sch.uk CV’s or any other application form will not be accepted. Applicants must include the contact details of two references. There must be at least one from your current or most recent employer. References will be asked for prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates and we may contact any previous employer listed on your application to clarify information. Shortlisting will be based on the applicants’ suitability for the post and we will use the job description and person specification in the recruitment pack. Please ensure your application suitably matches these requirements. The closing date is 12 noon on Wednesday 29th January 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email detailing the interview arrangements for Friday 31st January 2025.