Office Manager

Mercenfeld Primary School

Permanent

37 hours; Term Time + Inset Days + 2 weeks (41 weeks)

Grade 8, Pts 15-18 (£24,938 to £27,052 per annum)

Start Date: 26th August 2025

Application Close: 9am, Friday 6th June 2025

Provisional Interview: Wednesday 18th June 2025

Are you a highly organised individual with strong administration skills?

Are you looking to take the next step in your career, or looking for a new opportunity?

Would you like to work within a supportive team with the opportunity to collaborate with other Office Managers in the Trust?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join Mercenfeld Primary School as the Office Manager on a permanent basis working Monday – Friday, 08.15-16.00.

As Office Manager you can expect to work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operation of the school ensuring the delivery of quality education to our pupils is supported.

This is a unique opportunity for someone to work in a lovely village primary school. This post is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career, or for someone who is experienced looking for a new opportunity.

This role is a rewarding one with a successful candidate having the opportunity to gain management experience via the running of the administration service; with the support of the Trust. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to network with and gain a wealth of knowledge from the Office Managers within the Trust.

This is an excellent time to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Mercenfeld Primary School, as we continue to work collaboratively to deliver a high-quality education and meaningful experiences to our children and young people. Everyone has a significant part to play and you can find out more about working for the Trust by looking at our Candidate Information Pack.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience

• Have experience of working in a busy school office

• Have a distinct focus on providing excellent customer service

• Be a highly organised individual with the ability to work to deadlines

• Can prioritise and multi-task varying competing demands

• Have experience of using Arbor, PSF, and Microsoft Office; although not essential

In return we offer:

• Opportunity to work within a supportive team

• Opportunities for career development with access to apprenticeship and training schemes

• Generous annual leave entitlements

• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (24% contribution by the employer)

• Employee Support Service (counselling) for employees and close family members (24/7 support)

• Employee Discount and Benefit Scheme

• Opportunity for an annual flu vaccination

• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package (see Candidate Information Pack).

Applications

Prior to applying for the post, we welcome candidates in contacting us to either discuss the position or arrange a visit to the school.

To apply for this position:

1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy

2. Apply using the online application form

3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position and address the following questions:

We look forward to receiving your application!

ACCESSIBILITY…

If you do need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.

SAFEGUARDING…

Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

INCLUSION…

At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging.

We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.