Office Manager

E-Act Bourne End Academy, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BW

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  7 October 2024

• Closing date

  13 September 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,269.00 - £33,076.00

Office Manager job summary

Job Title: Office Manager

E-ACT Bourne End Academy | Developing Future Leaders 

At E-ACT Bourne End Academy the core of our vision is the belief in a learning community where students are guided to become future leaders. 

Our commitment to academic excellence is reflected in the high standards of teaching across the curriculum. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to providing students with the opportunities to succeed and achieve their ambitions. Beyond the classroom, we offer a broad and stimulating range of extra-curricular activities to support wider learning. 

If you are a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to developing future leaders find out more information here: https://bourneendacademy.e-act.org.uk 

  

Want to make a difference to young people? 

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence? We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Office Manager to join our academy, to provide confidential, administrative and organisational support to the Academy Headteacher, Senior Leaders and Executive Assistant. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Responsible for managing the Academy office, oversee admin and reception staff to report to line manager
• Responsible for maintaining effective and efficient administrative procedures supporting the Academy
• Provide excellent customer service to all external and internal customers
• Support to the Executive Assistant in relation to all Academy communications and marketing 

Pay range:  SCP 18 £30,269.00 - SCP 23 £33,076.00 Including Fringe Allowance

Qualifications and Skills:

• Maths and English GCSE at grade C or above
• Relevant qualifications in office administration and IT applications desirable
• Experience of running effective administrative, clerical and financial systems, ideally within a school

 

What are we about? 

Strategic Vision: We firmly believe that coming from a disadvantaged background should not determine your future, and our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ (OMOD) strategy is about creating the conditions where children, young people and staff can thrive.   

Outstanding Leadership: Leadership is the key to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our team and the communities we engage with. We lead by example, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. 

Inclusive Excellence: We are developing a people-first culture, celebrating the diversity of our team and the broader community. Co-construct the essence of an extraordinary workplace that values and leverages the unique contributions of each team member. 

System Leadership: Our ambition is to transform the lives of individuals and communities across the trust. We are though leaders on topics important to our communities and offer sector wide support to drive change. 

National Collaboration: Our exceptional team members share, and problem solve together across all functions. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.   

  

About E-ACT:  

Join a trust that is going places! 

Having recently won MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all of our children and young people.  

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 29 academies, educating of over 18,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing. 

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams. 

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk   

Benefits:  

Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success.  

Support System of 29 Academies: Be part of a network of 29 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.  

Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable.  

Electric Car Scheme: Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute.  

Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement.  

Holiday Entitlement: Enjoy 31 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays. 

 

How to apply:  

Simply click on the above link to apply

  

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.  

   

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.  

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.  

   

  

 

 

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About E-Act Bourne End Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 843 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: E-Act Bourne End Academy website (opens in new tab)
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