Office Manager

Main purpose

To promote the highest standards within the administrative function of the school

Line managing administrative staff

Manage financial processes within school, in line with the expectations of the Academy Trust

Assist with all the planning and development of support services

Duties and responsibilities

Organisation

Ensure the smooth and effective running of the school office and all administrative and communicative systems

Contribute towards the planning, development and organisation of support service systems, procedures and policies

Assist in the organisation of school trips in cooperation with other staff. This includes ensuring that staff and external providers (e.g. coach companies) have completed all associated risk assessments

Assist with organising parents’ evenings and other meetings and events, including the organisation of rooms and equipment, and providing refreshments as required

Ensure that all staff create a professional and welcoming reception for all visitors and parents and all visitor checks and health and safety processes are in place to monitor entry in and out of the school

Liaise between managers/teaching staff and support staff