School Office Team Leader

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a School Office Team Leader who will play a key role in the smooth running of the school office and budget setting. The ideal candidate for this role will be personable, organised and resourceful.

Previous experience of working in an office environment is desirable and excellent well-developed people skills, communication and organisational skills are essential, alongside developing positive relationships with all stakeholders. The successful candidate will pride themselves in delivering a high-quality service, working closely with the senior leadership team and the Trust's central services and be able to understand and contribute to the shared vision of our successful school.

The main purpose of the role is:

· To support the Headteacher with the day to day running of the office and wellbeing of staff and pupils.

· To provide financial planning/budget setting and HR assistance to both the school and the Central Team as well as to contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective high-quality service.

· To enable the school to meet its objectives by taking responsibility for overseeing specific areas of administrative functions used within the school environment to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service.

· To ensure all visitors receive a warm welcome and in accordance with safeguarding procedures.

· To develop an office team that delivers and meets the needs of the school.

It is essential that the person appointed has:

· Financial/budget setting/administrative experience

· Extensive use of Microsoft Office and Office 365

· The ability to build and maintain excellent relationships

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· The ability to work as part of the wider team and work on own initiative

· The ability to work under pressure, plan ahead and prioritise workload

· Experience in MIS Systems, Bromcom preferable

We can offer you:

· A caring ethos where everyone is valued, and wellbeing is paramount

· A friendly, enthusiastic and highly dedicated staff

· A forward-looking school that is committed to the success of all pupils and staff

· Pupils who are well-behaved and eager to learn.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Emma Anderson: admin@hinguar.secat.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

Information about the School

Hinguar Primary School and Nursery is a creative and innovative Academy that promotes a love of learning within a safe, caring, respectful environment. We are an Academy that is committed to supporting and improving our local community and to working with our colleagues within Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT).

Our school promotes a sense of community and places a strong emphasis on developing skills for learning and positive attitudes towards achievement. Our motto is "Together We Achieve" whereby we all learn together, talk about what we are learning and help, support each other to achieve success.

We aim to foster secure home-school partnerships focused upon working together to challenge and support every child to aspire and realise their potential. Hinguar Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, governors, parents and volunteers to share this commitment. We look forward to working together in partnership.