Office Manager
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Hertfordshire
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- Salary:
- £28,421 per annum (actual for term time)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 11 November 2024
Job overview
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, term time only (40 weeks per year) term time plus 5 CPD days plus one additional week
Grade: H8
Full-time equivalent salary: From £32,076 per annum including London Fringe
Actual salary: £28,421 per annum
Focused on delivering Excellence for All, The Hertfordshire & Essex High School provides a vibrant and welcoming working environment in a popular, non-selective school with an excellent academic record. Rated as an 'outstanding school with an outstanding sixth form' in our last Ofsted inspection, Herts & Essex provides an excellent educational experience for students, and a first-rate experience for staff looking to develop their careers in education.
The Trust is now looking to appoint an Office Manager for our main school office providing essential support to all staff in administrative matters. The role will be varied, and at times fast paced, enabling the successful candidate to develop skills and specialisms with software, data and legislation regulations relating to schools. ICT experience is essential but specific training will be given for specialist school software. The role is integral to the daily smooth operation of the school and will provide a hardworking and ambitious individual with great opportunities for growth and development.
The ideal candidate will be a hardworking and motivated individual who will ensure there are efficient administrative systems in the office that deliver a high-quality service to the school community and meet key deadlines. They will have a can-do positive attitude, being able to juggle conflicting demands and still keep smiling. The office is the main point of contact for all telephone enquiries to the school and visitors to main reception, as well as the administrative hub of the school.
Please include in your supporting statement your motivation for applying for the post and how you feel you meet the criteria listed in the person specification.
Should you have any queries about the post or should you have any difficulties submitting your application, please email: hr@hemat.org.uk or call the school on 01279 654127.
To apply, please submit your application via the 'Quick Apply' button. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 11 November 2024.
Interviews: w/c 11 November 2024.
Herts & Essex is dedicated to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the school community.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including satisfactory Criminal Records Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online searches.
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About The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
- The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
- Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford
- Hertfordshire
- CM23 5NJ
- United Kingdom
Founded in 1909, The Hertfordshire & Essex High School is an outstanding non-selective secondary school for girls from Years 7-11 with a mixed Sixth Form in Years 12 and 13. There are currently over 1200 students. Our aim is to provide an all-round education; our staff work with great skill and dedication to provide enjoyable and challenging experiences that stretch our students’ learning. Our results consistently prove that we are able to secure the best academic outcomes. However, we also place as much emphasis on the broader measures of success: our students’ personal development, their confidence and their ability to find their place in the school and wider community. Herts & Essex’s six core values of compassion, creativity, independence, initiative, resilience and respect lie behind every aspect of school life. There is an extensive programme of extra curricular events, drama and musical performances and a diverse range of trips and visits at all stages. At Herts & Essex we are committed to respecting each member of the school community.
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