Office Manager
About This Role
Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement
Success through Endeavour
Ambition through Challenge
Strength through Diversity
About this Role
We require a motivated and experienced Office Manager to manage and support our busy administration team. The role involves responsibility for the overall management of the administration team and lunch supervisory team. We offer an exciting and challenging role within a very supportive team and the opportunity to develop your skills within our Trust.
About us
Erdington Hall is part of Summit Learning Trust comprising Erdington Hall itself, Ninestiles School, Cockshut Hill School, four primary schools and the Sixth Form College Solihull. Children at Erdington Hall love coming to school and are keen to learn. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school with high expectations and a commitment to providing the very best for all our children.
Key Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to support the strategic vision and leadership of the school.
Responsibility for the day-to-day operation and management of the reception office and the Lunchtime Supervisory team.
Ensure the provision of an effective administrative and clerical support to the academy.
Undertake the administrative duties associated with all aspects of supporting pupil’s needs as required.
Be the key contact for the Trust’s central functions (HR, Finance and Estates)
About You
To carry out this role effectively, you must:
Demonstrate experience of managing staff and experience of effectively leading an administration function.
Ideally have management experience within a school environment, but full training will be given.
Be able to liaise and work effectively with a range of professionals.
Why Join Summit Learning Trust?
A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people.
Visits to the Academy are encouraged. Please contact (0121 464 3122) to arrange this.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact hr.enquiries@summitlearningtrust.org.uk