Aspiring School Business Manager/Office Manager
Job Description
In this pivotal position, you will lead and be central to the Academy’s administrative operations, ensuring the office runs smoothly each day. Your responsibilities will include coordinating office activities, managing communications, maintaining records, and supporting the needs of staff, students, and parents. You and your team will consistently strive for operational excellence, delivering the best administrative services in schools.
Your exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask will be crucial in creating a productive and positive environment, significantly contributing to the success of the school community. You will directly support the Vice Principal – Business and Community and work closely with the premises, catering, and HR team to ensure that daily operations are carried out efficiently and effectively. Additionally, you will exchange best practices and partner with Ark Globe Academy to innovate administrative processes across sites.
In this dynamic role, you will acknowledge that no two days are the same, embracing the variety and challenges that come with supporting a thriving school environment.
Benefits
Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
Twice as many training days as standard.
Generous pension scheme.
Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
About Us
At Ark Evelyn Grace, we believe that education is transformational; that is why what we do matters and why we are always seeking to improve our practice.
We intend for Ark Evelyn Grace Academy to be the school of choice in the local community, whose reputation is centred on great teaching, exemplary behaviour and unrivalled opportunities beyond the classroom.
Our academy is a community. You will join a friendly, motivated team who places pupils at the heart of every decision. All of us play an essential role in making our school a safe, secure and enjoyable place to be.
Our 2022 staff survey found that 81% of staff at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy agree that their line manager listens to and values their opinions.