The Harris Federation
FTE £31,548 – £33,945 per annum; Actual salary £28,490 – £30,654 per annum, pro rata
Malcolm Road, Penge, London SE20 8RH
Your opportunity
We are currently looking to appoint an Office Manager to help manage and oversee academy office and administration. The successful candidate will join a capable, dedicated team to support the day-to-day provisions of the academy office and support members of staff.
This is a varied role with responsibilities across a number of different areas and will likely suit a individual with experience in a similar role. If you would like a fantastic opportunity to support a thriving academy, join Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace!
As part of Harris, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education in London. With regular progression opportunities and outstanding CPD for support staff, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether at Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace, in one of our other 47academies, or in our central team. Your ambitions are ample to the growing success of our academies, maintaining this means putting your ambitions first with a strong career progressive culture. Join us in our mission in cultivating an exceptional learning environment for all our students.
While social distancing measures remain in place, alternative options to academy interviews will be offered so that no one is at a disadvantage, and applicants should expect telephone or virtual interviews, with the possibility of onsite academy interviews only in special cases. We want to reassure applicants that effective measures have been implemented to ensure their health and wellbeing whilst on academy premises.
Thank you for your cooperation during this difficult time.
What we are looking for
We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning.
Experience and proficiency in a variety of ICT packages, data entry and extraction from MIS systems
At least one years’ experience working in school or educational establishment
A demonstrable track record of balancing priorities and working to strict timescales
Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.
Why work at Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace?
A learning community that inspires everyone to have high aspirations and develop a life-long love of learning
A stimulating learning environment in which staff and children feel welcome and safe
A commitment to equality of opportunities, with a culture of respect for different beliefs and for diversity, enabling everyone to reach their full potential
All the advantages of a successful academy group, including a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff
Generous Harris rewards and benefits package
Next Steps
Please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your online application. This can be found on The Harris Foundation application page HERE
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. Applications will only be considered if submitted online and before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Our Benefits Package
In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.
Being a part of the Harris Federation
We are recognised as the top performing large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of Harris. Holding a reputation for bringing transformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.
Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career.
We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
Read our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
Diversity and Equality
We are committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.
