Office Manager

Sheep Dip Lane Academy - Exceed Learning Partnership Trust

Sheep Dip Lane

Dunscroft

Doncaster

DN7 4AU

Salary Scale: Grade 7 Scale Point 12 to point 20 £29542 to £33673 pro rata

Actual salary: Pro rata £27206 to £31010

Contract Type: Permanent Contracted hours 37 Hours per week – Monday to Friday Term time plus 15 days

Responsible to: Academy Principal and Academy Business Manager

The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of Sheep Dip LaneAcademy are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Office Manager to join our front office. As the first point of contact for parents, pupils, and visitors, you aren't just "doing paperwork"—you are the face and voice of our school and the leader of our administrative service.

Exceed Learning Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust that currently comprises 10 Academies, Bentley High Street Primary School, Carr Lodge Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, Hall Cross Academy, Hill Top Academy, Rosedale Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, Sheep Dip Lane Academy, The Mallard Academy and Willow Primary School.

At Sheep Dip Lane Academy, we foster a positive climate and strive for all staff to develop a successful career. In order to achieve this, we put the maximum amount of effort into creating the very best professional development opportunities. As part of Exceed, Sheep Dip Lane Academy is collaborating with outstanding Academies and leaders, which is ensuring that we move forward in our own development.

The Office Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of daily administrative tasks, serving as the primary point of contact for the Academy. You will manage office procedures, assist in budget management, and support the needs of staff, students, and parents.

Do you have the following skills? - If so, this could be the next role for you.

Proven experience as an office manager or in a similar administrative role, ideally within an educational setting.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Proficiency in Google and Microsoft packages and school management software

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion in all matters.

Working in Exceed Learning Partnership will offer:

Excellent career development

Talented and hard-working professional colleagues who are committed to children’s success across the curriculum

The support of being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust

The most up-to-date training and development opportunities

Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations

A highly committed and supportive Governing Board and Trust Board of Directors

An inclusive ethos in which everyone is valued and respected

An ethos that promotes the importance of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing for pupils and our staff

Access to a range of Health and Wellbeing support through our partnership with Health Assured which includes access to GP appointments 24/7, financial wellbeing, counselling, weight management and a comprehensive range of other support and services

Free annual flu jabs

At Exceed Learning Partnership, we have a strong culture of school improvement, and professional development is at the heart of the Trust and all its academies. Our leaders have a wealth of knowledge and are highly experienced in improving outcomes for pupils.

As a Trust, we are passionate about meeting the needs of all our learners, ensuring their happiness and making the most of their individual talents. The focus on developing a lifelong love of learning is underpinned by rigorous attention to the development of essential skills and tools.

We are committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for the pupils of our Trust academies and this is an exciting opportunity for you to join this team and 'make a difference'.

Visits to the academy are strongly encouraged and we would be delighted to show you our academy and support services in action and to see the fantastic work of our pupils and staff. To arrange a visit please contact Sylvia Foster Academy Business Manager at Sheep dip Lane Academy s.foster@elp.org.uk

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Exceed Learning Partnership is an inclusive, diverse, supportive organisation. We care deeply about inclusive working practice and diverse teams. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suitable to the job and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief and disability.

The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Children’s Barred List Check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.

If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, then unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.