Academy Office Manager
Ref: SCH- NALP-0014 3 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 48.000 Pay Grade: Band 9, SCP 24-27The Role
Are you highly motivated, organised and stay calm and focussed under pressure?
We are looking for an Office Manager to be responsible for overseeing the daily administration of the school office (including line managing administrative staff) and supporting the Head Teacher.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a creative, solution focused approach to the role and will thrive in a busy working environment. The role will involve using Arbor and requires excellent ICT skills. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day office activities, overseeing administrative staff, and liaising with students, parents/carers, staff, and external stakeholders. Every day is different, but every day is rewarding.
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children. For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs T Minshull, Assistant Head Teacher on 01325 720424 or by e-mail to tminshull@hurworth.nalp.org.uk
If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact the People Team on people@nalp.org.uk
Closing date has been extended to 12noon Friday 18th April 2025
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| Foundation Degree / NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in Administration, Finance, Business or related field |
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| Maths and English GCSE (4-9 /C-A* grade) |
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Skills
| Experience | |
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| At least 3 years previous Administrative Experience in a school environment (or similar) |
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| Previous experience of using Arbor |
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| Previous Supervisory responsibility including the monitoring of performance and development |
Essential
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| Knowledge of Data Protection requirements and understanding of confidentiality |
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| Experience of managing budgets, invoice and ordering procedures |
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| Experience of giving advice and guidance on policies / procedures to Senior Officers |
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| Establishing and maintaining a range of management information systems, including ensuring accuracy of complex databases and spreadsheets |
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| Special Requirements | |
| Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children |
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| Suitability to work with children/young people |
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| The ability to communicate at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English |
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline |
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| Participate in development and training opportunities |
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Proven ability to undertake effective research |
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| IT Literate, capable of using MS Word / Excel and Office packages |
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| Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines on a number of different projects |
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| Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences, including the ability to write clear, concise and accurate reports |
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| Ability to work successfully as part of a team and priortise own work with minimum supervision |
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| Ability to develop and motivate a team |
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| Ability to present information in a logical and systematic manner and to interpret figures with skill and understanding |
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Safeguarding Information
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.
The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Hurworth School
Croft Road
Hurworth-on-Tees
Darlington
Durham
DL2 2JG
Tracy Minshull
tminshull@hurworth.nalp.o... https://hurworth.nalp.org.uk/