School Office Manager & PA to the Headteacher

Required for summer term 2024. 

Stradbroke is a vibrant learning community with approximately 500 pupils including a 78 place nursery and a 19 place Integrated Resource Unit. The school was inspected at the end of 2022 and was judged as a Good school in every measure. We are now looking to appoint somebody who can help us on our journey to becoming outstanding. We wish to appoint a School Office Manager & PA to the Headteacher to work as a key part of our Senior Leadership team. 

We are looking for somebody with commitment, energy, and enthusiasm and drive to join our team and work closely with staff to provide outstanding admin support to ultimately enhance the learning experience for all our pupils.

The successful candidate will have:

• expert leadership and management, enhancing the effectiveness and performance, chiefly of the school admin team, to attain exceptional standards: motivating, supporting and managing them effectively and efficiently 
• the ability to be able to liaise clearly between the Headteacher, senior leaders, teaching staff and support staff 
• the aptitude to be a confidential personal assistant providing secretarial/clerical support to the Headteacher, to deal with the Headteacher’s correspondence and manage their diary 
• significant experience in human resources and financial management being able to prepare for budget setting and advise on the school’s financial resources, liaising with bursar services
• the ability to undertake research and obtain information in order to inform decision making 
• be able to manage the administration of payroll systems including liaison with the provider
• well-developed IT skills with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• the ability to manage data in line with UK-GDPR as well as take responsibility for maintaining the Single Central Record 
• the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively, delegating tasks where necessary
• excellent numeracy and communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to respond effectively to staff, families, governors, outside agencies and the general public
• a flexible approach and be able to adapt to the constantly evolving school environment

We can offer you:

• fantastic children to work amongst each and every day
• an opportunity to be part of a friendly & supportive staff and governor team
• a committed and sustained handover period with the current post holder 
• a commitment to your professional development through relevant training
• the opportunity to play a valued and key role in a vibrant school
• a bright, stimulating and well-resourced school in which to work
• an inclusive ethos where everyone is nurtured and valued

It is desirable that the candidate can be in post at some point during the summer term so that there is a successful handover period with the current post holder, who is retiring at the end of the academic year.

Visits to the school are important and warmly welcomed. Further details are available from the school if you would like to arrange a visit; please contact Sarah Coult (Mon – Tues) or Sue Barker (Wed-Fri) on 0114 2399320 

Application packs available from the school please email recruitment@stradbroke.sheffield.sch.uk

Application forms need to be returned by email to recruitment@stradbroke.sheffield.sch.uk or posted to Sue Barker, Stradbroke Primary School, Richmond Road, S13 8LT.

Shortlisting Monday 15th April 2024
Interviews: Friday 19th April 2024 

Sheffield City Council is an equal opportunities employer and has publicly committed to this by signing up to the “Two Ticks – Positive About Disabled People” scheme. This ensures that all disabled applicants, able to demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria of the job description are guaranteed an interview. It is not enough to tick that you are disabled on the monitoring form, if you are disabled and feel this applies to you, please let us know by quoting:- “I am eligible for a guaranteed interview under the two ticks scheme” on your application form at the bottom of the “Suitability for the Job” section. Please make sure this is written as a separate paragraph to make sure it does not get lost in the content of your application. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced CRB check required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.  All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone.  Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

The Council is not responsible or accepts liability to the reader, for information included in this job advert. If you have any queries or concerns, please speak to the school.