Overview
We are seeking an organised, proactive, and approachable professional who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly. You will either have experience of managing or working within a busy office, supporting teams, ideally in an educational or public-sector setting. Youll be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, solving problems as they arise, and ensuring that staff, students, and visitors all receive a warm and efficient service. The Oxford Academy is an important part of our local community. We actively encourage individuals from our area to join our team. This could be parents of students at our school or people living in our neighbourhood. We believe that being part of the community is not just about where we are located, but about fostering connections, understanding, and mutual support. When you join us, you are not just becoming part of our school family, you are becoming part of something that cares for and is very much a part of the local community.
We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to help this role fit around your life. At The Oxford Academy, we offer pride, aspiration and opportunity to every member of our community. We are committed to ensuring that our students and staff are highly successful, through positive and sustainable improvements in our school.
The role is for a proactive and dedicated Office Manager to join our diverse and welcoming school community. Youll be part of a friendly and experienced team who will support you to grow and develop in the role, whatever your background or level of experience. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity where your organisational skills and attention to detail will make a real difference every day. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our school, supporting staff, students, and visitors, and helping to create a safe, efficient, and positive environment for everyone.
At The Oxford Academy, we are committed to ensuring that our students and staff are highly successful, through positive and sustainable improvements in our school.
This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. The school reserves the right to consider and interview candidates ahead of the closing date if appropriate. An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance.
Responsibilities
* Is friendly and community centred, where staff genuinely feel part of a team. 'The school is mindful of staff workload and well-being. It provides high-quality training and support. Staff recognise this and they feel valued and respected' (Ofsted 2023).
* Places staff well-being at the heart of everything we do.
* Has a supportive culture, where staff are encouraged to grow and learn new skills. This is a focus for the River Learning Trust which encourages lifelong learning.
* Prioritises high quality bespoke CPLD as well as opportunities for collaboration and support across a successful and highly respected multi academy trust.
* Has an 'aspirational and appropriate curriculum for all' (Ofsted 2023).
* Has students who behave well in lessons (Ofsted 2023) so teachers can teach and students can learn.
Qualifications
* Experience of managing or working within a busy office, supporting teams, ideally in an educational or public-sector setting.
* Experience in administration and office management; able to develop excellent relationships with students and staff.
* Enjoy working in a role that requires organisation, problem solving, and delivering a high standard of service to staff, students, and visitors.
Benefits
* Health & Wellbeing: Free annual Flu Vaccines, Discounted Gym Memberships (onsite gym), Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice, Flexible working solutions, Reduced teaching time.
* Financial: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), with employee contributions of 19.2%, Eligible for a Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Career Progression: Opportunities for CPLD and access to apprenticeships, Developmental performance management conversations, Apprenticeship opportunities for on-the-job training, Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions.
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