To ensure that staff and external providers (e.g. coach companies) have completed all associated risk assessments.
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Post Title: Primary School Office Manager
Start: September 2024
Appointment type: Temporary, Long Term and Permanent Roles Available,
About You
You will be a highly motivated, efficient and organised Office Manager. You are a good communicator, enthusiastic and able to work within a busy, fast-paced environment as part of an Office Team.If you have experience in running a school office, using SIMs and an understanding of SFCS, then wed love to hear from you.
About The Role
(with the support of an Office Administration Assistant)
Organisation
Supervise the day-to-day work of the administrative function of the school office including the use of SIMS
Contribute towards the planning, development and organisation of the support service systems, procedures and policies
Assist in the organisation of school trips/events, in cooperation with other staff.
To ensure that staff and external providers (e.g. coach companies) have completed all associated risk assessments
Manage lettings and the use of premises for the use of outside organisations and local community with support of Site Maintenance Team
Administration
Manage manual and computerised record/information systems
Analyse and evaluate data/information and produce reports/information/data as required
Undertake work processing and complex IT based tasks
Provide personal, administrative and organisational support to other staff
Provide personal, organisational and administrative support to the Governing Body
Oversee and organise the management of admissions procedures, in line with Sefton County Council admissions policy
Keep records in accordance with the schools record retention schedule and data protection law, ensuring information security and confidentiality at all times
Manage the induction process for new children
Book and manage training courses for all staff
Manage the administration of recruitment, including advertising, collating documentation, medical clearance and DBS checks as required
Manage the Single Central Record and staff personnel files
Produce, and respond to, correspondence, in line with the schools expectations
Support the Data Protection Officer (DPO) with ensuring data protection compliance and helping the school community understand how to comply with data protection law
Resources
Order, monitor and manage stock, ensuring best value following the schools purchasing processes
Oversee and operate relevant equipment and IT packages (e.g. the schools MIS system)
Provide advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others on administration systems and events that take place in school.
Take a lead role with procurement and securing sponsorship/funding
Assist with marketing and promoting the school
Manage financial administration procedures and maintain appropriate records to satisfy audits, including SCB and SFVS
Assist with the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the budget
Manage office expenditure with an agreed budget
Manage service contracts
Assist with the organisation of premises repairs, under the direction of the Headteacher and support of the Caretaker
Manage school licences and insurances
Ensure the office is kept tidy, organised and in good order at all times, making sure there are sufficient office resources available
Responsibilities
Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people
Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, equal opportunities, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Responsible for effective operation of payroll system
Establish constructive relationships and communication with all staff and other agencies/professionals
Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Develop an office team that delivers and meets the needs of the school
Ensure that all staff create a professional and welcoming reception for all visitors and parents and all visitor checks and health and safety processes are in place to monitor entry in and out of the building
Organise administrative staff, ensuring the smooth and effective running of the school office and all administrative and communicative systems
At all times, a positive image to the school to all staff, parents and visitors both internally and externally
About Our Client
Our clients is a CofE Primary School on the northern edge of Liverpool within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.The office team consistent of the current Office Manager, who is retiring this summer, and an Office Assistant.
About Us
We are Educational Supply, a bespoke Supply and Recruitment company based in Liverpool, dedicated to providing high-quality staffing solutions for educational institutions. Specialising in sourcing talented and qualified teachers, teaching assistants, administrative staff and support staff, Educational Supply ensures that schools are equipped with the right professionals. With a focus on personalised service and a deep understanding of the educational sector's unique needs, the company prides itself on matching the right candidates with the right roles, contributing to the success and stability of educational communities across the region.
Safeguarding
We, and our clients, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ALL ensure that recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. There is a requirement for all staff to go through robust vetting procedures including an Enhanced DBS where relevant. It is important to note that it is a criminal offenc