School Office Manager

Permanent
Full Time
Newlands Junior School, Braemar Road, Forest Town, Mansfield, Notts, NG19 0LN
Grade 4 (Points 8 – 14) £19,945 - £22,462 all year round pay

Do you have a background in financial management? Are you able to display excellent interpersonal skills even when under pressure? Are you able to promote our welcoming, supportive ethos with parents, visitors and children? Are you highly organised and able to prioritise in order to meet deadlines? Are you able to keep up with new initiatives? Newlands Junior School could be the place for you! 

We are a friendly, inclusive school, where high expectations are set for the staff, parents and children alike. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and well qualified individual to fill the vacancy of School Office Manager.

The successful candidate will support the Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body, and will use their skills to manage school finance and support school improvement. They will work closely with the Head Teacher and be expected to show initiative and work independently. They will be front of house and must be able to support the needs of our families and children.

Previous experience of working in a school is highly desirable but not essential. Specific training will form part of the induction program plan for the successful candidate once appointed. You will need to be able to learn quickly and take on responsibilities fully.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please telephone the school office on 01623 480440 to arrange a mutually convenient time. 

Application packs are available electronically from the school office. Please e-mail: office13@newlands.notts.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd September 2019 at 12 noon. Shortlisting will take place that day and interviews will be held on Friday 27th 2019.  

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

This vacancy is closed to applications.