Office Manager

Ref: SCH-FM-0430 20 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Bournville School Location: Birmingham Salary: FTE £28,150.73-£29,308.57 ( actual £31586-£32654) Department: Administration Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 13/06/2025 15:00 Interview Date: 18/06/2025 Start Date: asap

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.142 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SC6.20 - SC6.22

The Role

Are you and experienced Administrator? We are looking for an Office Manager at Bournville School. You would be responsible to the Deputy/ Assistant Principal of School and leading the work of the academy administration team (including reception), ensuring that a high level of service is provided to staff, students and visitors.


You would support the PA to the Head of Academy on a daily basis with the provision of a confidential secretarial and administrative service to the Principal.


Bournville School is a vibrant and diverse school. We are an ambitious school and value enthusiastic and hardworking staff. It is a very exciting time to join us. We believe that every child should leave school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster attending our Trust deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meets endless possibilities.


Applicants will join a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.


You should be:

  • Passionate with an appetite to inspire young people
  • Driven to ensure excellent student progress for students of all abilities
  • Hardworking, imaginative and have excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office programmes
  • Flexibility and be able to take both a proactive and responsive approach
  • A dedicated team player who wants to work and engage with colleagues at all levels


In return we will offer you:

  • Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
  • Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
  • Perkbox example benefits;
  • Discounts at nationwide retailers
  • Gym discount
  • Cinema discounts
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
  • A MAT wide focus on staff well-being


 

Bournville School (part of Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust) is a mainstream, non-selective, comprehensive school for students aged 4 -16. Bournville School is built on traditional values. Pivotal to this is a positive ethos and culture of learning and success for all students.


Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).


This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974


Benefits

Other
Cycle to Work
Employee Assistance Programme
Green Car Scheme
Perkbox Discount Platform Discounts on a variety of online and high street stores, supermarkets and more
Perkbox Wellness Hub A variety of wellness content to proactively support your heath and wellbeing
Salary sacrifice in relation to Technology

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent
Essential

Skills

Personal Attributes
Ability to work effectively within a team environment
Desirable
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students
Desirable
Relevant Experience
Experience of administrative or secretarial work
Desirable
Experience of working front of house/reception
Desirable
Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information
Desirable
Relevant Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders using a variety of media
Desirable
Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Desirable
Ability to use ICT and other specialist equipment and resources
Desirable
Ability to hold difficult conversations confidently and effectively
Desirable
Ability to use software, spreadsheets, databases and other packages effectively
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Experience of using the Microsoft Office suite to intermediate level or above
Desirable

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Safeguarding Information

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust 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.


Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.


Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Bournville School

Bournville School
Hay Green Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B30 1SH

Berenice Lowndes Marsh

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