Office Manager - Part-time

Woodlands; Yalding; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Yalding is seeking an experienced Office Manager to handle administrative duties, financial management, and admission responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in administration, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to creating a positive learning environment. This part-time role involves working 4 days a week from 8 am to 4 pm and provides opportunities for professional development in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in administration.
• Experience managing financial and Health & Safety compliance is desirable.
• Dedication, enthusiasm, and a positive outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of administrative duties.
• Handle premises and financial management.
• Support admissions and front of house duties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Team player

Resilience

Solution focused under pressure

Job description

We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and preferably experienced Office Manager to work in our friendly village school. This role includes a wide range of administrative duties including premises and financial management, admissions and front of house duties.

We require someone to work 4 days per week, 8am – 4pm.

The successful candidate will ideally have proven experience working in administration, and be able to demonstrate excellence, flexibility and commitment in their work.

Experience of managing financial and Health & Safety compliance is desirable.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

We are looking for someone who:

• is dedicated, enthusiastic and has a positive outlook
• is committed to delivering excellent provision for pupils
• possesses excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, parents, visitors, contractors and governors
• is calm, resilient and solution focused when under pressure
• is able to manage competing and changing priorities
• is a good team player who supports our nurturing approach
• is committed to creating an inclusive and stimulating learning environment

This role at Yalding CEP School provides the opportunity to work with:

• a friendly, experienced and supportive staff team
• motivated, well behaved and engaged pupils
• supportive parents
• mutual support and an open, coaching culture
• opportunities for professional development

Contact

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact the Headteacher at [e-mail] to arrange a visit or telephone conversation.

Yalding St Peter and St Paul CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Therefore this appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as reference and online checks.