Fierté Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an Office Manager at Violet Way Academy. This is a busy and varied role but one who is able to lead and manage school administration, providing support to the Headteacher. We can offer an incredible team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth. In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will: Have knowledge of Business Administration. Have experience of working in a school / academy / multi academy trust setting (desirable). Be a motivated individual with the ability to work on own initiative. Ability to identify work priorities and manage own workload to meet deadlines. Have high attention to detail and accuracy. Have excellent organisational and communication skills. A sound knowledge of a range of computer applications together with excellent IT Skills. A high level of diplomacy and trustworthiness is required as the appointed post holder will be privy to confidential information. How to apply Applicants should submit a completed application form to hrfierte.org by the closing date. This can be found at the bottom of the advert below under Supporting Documents for Office Manager. The application pack and full details of the role can be found following the link on our trust website Fierté Multi-Academy Trust - Vacancies (fierte.org). Please note that CV’s will NOT be accepted. Application timeline Closing date: Wednesday 27 th November 2024 at 12pm Candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified by Thursday 28 th November 2024 Interview will take place the Tuesday morning 3 rd December 2024 Please note if you have not received communication from the school inviting you for an interview within ten working days of the closing date of the post, you can assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We thank you for your interest in the school and encourage you to apply for suitable vacancies in the future. Safeguarding Statement Fierté Multi-Academy Trust and Violet Way Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity. A copy of Violet Way Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here Safeguarding Policy