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Merrylands Primary School and Nursery has an exciting opportunity for an Office Manager to join the team as soon as possible.
The hours are 8:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday, including a 30 minute break. 35 hours per week for 41 weeks per year (including inset days and 2 weeks in the school holidays).
Salary: Scale 7, Point 19 (Range 19-24) Actual Starting Salary £25,922 per annum (April 2024 pay rise pending) includes paid annual leave which must be taken during school closure periods.
Applications close: 11th October 2024 at Midday Interview date: Week commencing 21st October 2024
School
Merrylands Primary School and Nursery is one of ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.
We are seeking to appoint a hardworking, flexible and articulate Office Manager to join our friendly busy team. School experience would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will:
· have the skills to manage a very busy office, prioritising and managing workload and a variety of tasks
· work well as part of a team and have excellent interpersonal skills
· contribute to the smooth running of the school by organising effective administrative and clerical systems
· liaise with Headteacher and Trust HR regarding recruitment and obtaining pre-employment checks for all staff and volunteers
· provide confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Headteacher
· have a commitment to improving and developing their own practice
We can offer you:
· a well-resourced learning environment with enthusiastic and supportive staff
· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
· a commitment to continued professional development
· access to our Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.
Application
We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office at admin@merrylands-pri.essex.sch.uk or by phone 01268 417893.
Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
Merrylands Primary School and Nursery has an excellent reputation in the local community. We are one of seven schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.