Senior Office Manager - The Pines School

The Pines is an all age special school, we have 280 pupils on roll, from the age of 4 up to 16 all with a diagnosis of Autism. We are part of the Birmingham Special Schools Cooperative Trust and are a maintained Foundation Special School. Our vision is to create a safe and happy environment for children to develop life-long communication skills to become valued members of modern day society.

Protect: We endeavour to create an atmosphere where our pupils feel safe.

Inspire: We inspire our children to be the best they can.

Nurture: We nurture our children’s individuality.

Embrace: We celebrate our differences and give everyone a chance. Everyone is precious and included in our school.

Succeed We celebrate all achievements, no matter how big or small!

We are seeking to appoint committed, hard-working, well organised, enthusiastic Senior Office Manager to join and lead our busy office team, managing the efficient and effective running of the school office, devising new systems as required and improving business efficiency and quality standards

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience working in a school environment
• has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a calm, friendly and positive, professional demeanour, whilst being well organised, flexible and methodical – with an eye for detail
• has excellent ICT skills and is confident using Microsoft programs, SIMs and emails
• has a good overall knowledge of HR best practice such as GDPR policy and procedures and recruitment processes and maintenance of the SCR and associated records. Completing staff returns, and HR issues - including return to work meetings, recruitment procedures and checks
• liaise with and establish contacts with a variety of outside suppliers of goods or services
• be responsible for administering schools’ admissions procedures and accurately maintaining the pupil related information system on SIMs
• work alongside the finance team and provide support and information
• link with business managers and office managers within the trust
• providing support to leadership during confidential meetings
• adhere to the ethos and vision of the school
• be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils

Visits to the school are welcomed

How to Apply

Application forms are available here or can be downloaded from the school website. Only completed application forms will be accepted.

Completed application forms should be returned to enquiry@pines.bham.sch.uk