Office Manager

About Us Our oversubscribed two-form entry Academy opened in September 2015 to provide high quality primary places for local families. We believe that every child is unique and that each deserves the opportunity to be happy, feel valued and experience success. OFSTED recognised the hard work and dedication of our staff and graded us Outstanding in 2018. We are part of a Federation of schools with an established track record in Bromley and across London. Our staff team is committed to ensuring that all our children access the highest quality education in a safe and nurturing environment. We believe that all children can achieve and know that it is our job as educators to do everything possible to enable children to reach their potential. We are lucky to have a bright, modern and welcoming building for our school community. We are situated in a green and leafy area, with Kelsey Park opposite us and numerous transport links from Bromley and Beckenham Junction. We invite you to visit our website for images of the school and to view past newsletters which showcase our amazing teaching. www.harrisprimarybeckenham.org.uk Summary We are looking for an Office Manager to organise and supervise administrative systems within Harris Primary Academy Beckenham. If you are interested in planning, developing and monitoring support services and managing administrative support staff, this could be the role for you. The actual salary for this role will be £33,357.42 (40 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Administration and diary management for the Principal, including liaising with Governors and compiling the termly census returns for the DfE Responsibility for HR processes and files, including maintaining the Single Central Record, managing the recruitment, selection, induction and performance management processes, and completing the monthly payroll The financial administration of the academy Full line management of the office team, extra-curricular activities and midday supervisory staff A detailed list of responsibilities can be found in the job pack Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: IT literate, including proficiency with MS Office and databases Working knowledge and awareness of employment law, policies and procedures Working knowledge of safeguarding processes and legislation Secure knowledge of HR and payroll administration Experience of diary management for several stakeholders including a Principal/ CEO Demonstrable experience of producing quality documentation Experience of leading a team of people with successful outcomes Experience of operating effective financial processes in line with procedures, legislation and best practice Experience of HR administration For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Rewards & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.