Crook Log is a successful and popular two form entry primary school and has a happy, welcoming and positive atmosphere with a committed, hard working staff and good community links. 

For further information about the school, please visit www.crooklog.bexley.sch.uk.

As the Office Manager, you will be leading the office staff, be professional and work alongside the Senior Management Team to assist the Head Teacher in their duty to ensure that the school meets its educational aims. 

Be responsible for providing professional leadership and management of school support staff in partnership with the staff team to enhance their effectiveness in order to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the school and promote the highest standard of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and strategically ensures the most effective use of resources in support of the schools learning objectives. 

The Office Manager is responsible for all aspects of human resource management, reception, parent/carer liaison, multi-agency liaison and student business and school events are coordinated providing a seamless, effective service. 

We are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual who shares in our vision to seek excellence in every day. 

Hours of work: 

Monday - Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm (half hour lunch). 

There may be a requirement to work outside these hours to cover school events or staff absence.

You will: 

• have proven experience of working in a school office or similar education environment
• have a working knowledge of SIMS/FMS, with further training available if necessary
• have a full working knowledge of Word/Excel
• be able to produce and submit statutory returns to the LA and/or DfE in a timely manner
• be able to work collaboratively as a member of a team
• be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.

The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mrs Barratt, Head Teacher, on 0208 303 9203 or at head@crooklog.bexley.sch.uk

To apply for this vacancy please download and complete the application form available from the Attachments section below, ensuring you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification.  Your application should be submitted to head@crooklog.bexley.sch.uk

CVs will not be accepted.

Although the closing date for applications is 12th July 2024, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing date, as we will filter applications as they are received and interviews will then be arranged.  We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this post. 

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.

Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.