Office Manager - Westfield School

The role plays a key part in ensuring the school operates efficiently and sustainably, enabling staff to focus on delivering excellent education for the pupils.

• Manage the day-to-day office administrative functions
• Operational responsibilities across HR management and procedures
• Manage the booking and records of staff CPD
• Responsibility for maintaining the Single Central Record
• System lead for key systems eg MIS
• Manage and develop office team
• Oversight of the SEN administrative process
• Responsible for the coordination and submission of Workforce and School census
  
  We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and self -motivated Office Manager to join our team who is a dedicated professional who takes pride in delivery high-quality administrative support and ensuring the smooth running of a busy school office., You will have:
• Experience of working in a busy and pressurised administrative environment (preferably within a school setting)
• Experience of HR management and procedures
• Experience of supporting and leading office staff effectively, modelling professionalism and teamwork
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Experience of developing and continually improving effective administrative systems and procedures.
• High levels of accuracy, meticulous attention to detail whilst maintaining professional integrity
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines
• Confident use of IT systems, including Microsoft 365
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
  
  Westfield School is a primary aged special school for children who experience Communication and Interaction difficulties within the moderate learning difficulties range. We are continuing to expand so that more children can benefit from our provision and are increasing our staffing to support this.
We can offer you:
• Opportunity to shape and influence a growing and forwarding thinking school
• A positive, caring and forward-thinking environment with superb space and facilities
• A friendly and committed team of staff and governors and strong, supportive management
• Professional development and training opportunitiesA varied and rewarding role with a key strategic impact