TITLE: Temporary School PA/Office Manager

LOCATION: Bridgwater

HOURLY RATE: £15.00 - £20.00 per hour (DOE)

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, term time only

BENEFITS: We would love for you to join us as a temporary candidate. Temping for Office Angels comes with some great perks including…

Weekly pay
Access to Boost - our exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a wellbeing hub with recipes, an exercise area and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos
Direct access to Able Futures - Mental health support for people in work
Eye Care Vouchers
Pension Scheme
Regular pay reviews
Temporary candidate of the month award
Temporary candidate lunches/treats
Online timesheets
A dedicated consultant as an additional layer of supportTHE ROLE: We are seeking an enthusiastic and well organised PA/Office Manager to join a friendly and welcoming team, who are very passionate about providing the best support to their students. This is a varied and important role overseeing the smooth and efficient running of the school office while providing high-level, confidential administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. This is a temporary role starting immediately for 2 - 3 months initially therefore you must be available immediately and able to commit to the duration of the role. This role may become permanent for the right candidate.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and line manage the administrative team, ensuring a welcoming, professional front-of-house service
Act as PA to the Headteacher, managing diaries, correspondence, meetings and follow-up actions
Oversee whole-school communications including newsletters, letters, website and social media
Coordinate admissions, events, data returns and statutory processes
Play a key role in parent communication, complaints handling and information governance
Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and service delivery KEY SKILLS:

Prior experience in a senior administrative, PA or office management role
Strong organisational skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure
Able to communicate clearly and professionally with staff, parents and external stakeholders
IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft 365 (experience of Arbor/iTrent is desirable)We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required prior to commencing employment. If you have a recent DBS or are subscribed to the update service this would be desirable, however a full DBS check can be completed prior to the role commencing.

This role is starting immediately so please don't delay applying. You can apply online or send your CV to (url removed), alternatively you can contact the team on (phone number removed)

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