Office Manager

As a Performing and Visual Arts specialism school, Norwood is an energetic and vibrant workplace with plentiful opportunities to get involved and support our students on their path to success. We are complimented on the warmth and friendliness of our school and wish to recruit a committed and ambitious Office Manager who will promote this to all who visit and work within it. We are a popular local authority maintained school serving a diverse community. Creativity, positivity and high standards are at the heart of our school and the office team are central to this ethos.

-      Do you want a job where no day is ever the same, within a fast paced creative environment?

-      Are you ready to lead an experienced administration team and supervise the day to day work of the school office?

-      Can you contribute towards planning, development and organisation of school systems and implement new ideas to improve efficiency?

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of three years’ experience in school administration, preferably including school admissions
• Be reliable and able to use time management skills effectively
• Have experience of using school administrative systems including SIMS
• Be fully competent in the use of IT packages which must include Microsoft Office and Google Docs
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, be highly motivated and able to work well under pressure
• Be fully committed to personal growth and development of the team they lead
• Be an excellent communicator in both verbal and written communication
• Be friendly and approachable with a welcoming and professional manner
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively and contribute positively within a team environment
• Be genuinely committed and passionate to ensuring high expectations for pupils, staff and themselves in alignment with our inclusive school ethos.

If this describes you then we would welcome your application to join the talented team staff at the Norwood School, providing high quality support to the community we serve.

The Norwood School is a fantastic place to work and learn. Opportunities for internal promotion are maximised and encouraged. We want all of our employees to feel included, bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation. Join our family and help us inspire every child to choose a remarkable life.

For further details and Informal discussions, please contact Obe Edehomo, the School Business Manager. Visits to the school prior to the application are welcome.