Office Manager

Marshalls Park are seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the administration service which is central to the operation of the school. The school office is a busy positive place to work and the Office Manager responsibilities include ensuring the efficient operation of all aspects of the school office and reception, coordinating communication to parents and offering practical and effective solutions to day to day issues as they arrive alongside general administration tasks.

We are looking for a person who:

• is organised and able to prioritise workload
• has excellent communication skills using all forms of communication (email, face to face, telephone, written letters)
• is confident and able to work on their own initiative
• works well with others and is calm under pressure
• has the interests of children at the heart of the work that they do
• is fully competent in the use of all Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint)
• has experience of line managing a team

Why Marshalls Park Academy?

Marshalls Park Academy is a vibrant, over-subscribed, mixed secondary school of 11-16 year olds. Situated in Romford, in the London Borough of Havering, we currently have 1200 students on roll. Having rapidly expanded, we now accept 240 spaces into our Year 7 cohort. The school has an excellent reputation within the local community, which is enhanced every year with our ever-improving academic performance and widening student achievements.

We are an Ofsted ‘Good’ school (2020), which “pupils are proud to attend” with “a strong sense of community”. Our staff are well-supported and enjoy working at the school; they “appreciate leaders’ support to reduce their workload and promote their well-being.”

Why SWECET?

This is an exciting time to join SWECET, which was established in 2015 with the belief that every young person in our community needs and deserves an education that will maximise their future life chances. In return for their dedication to achieving our vision, we offer our colleagues:

• The support of an experienced Headteacher;
• A supportive and friendly work environment;
• Becoming part of a growing organisation;
• Full and comprehensive induction with training and tailored pathways for individual career progression;
• Competitive salaries;
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme;
• A two week October half term; and
• Reduced gym membership at a Trust school.

If you have energy and passion in abundance and would relish the opportunity to be part of our team, we look forward to hearing from you. Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please email [email protected]

South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service.