Office Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Required from 1 September 2023
Due to the retirement of our long serving dedicated and committed Office Manager, St Gerard’s Catholic Primary and Nursery School is seeking to appoint an efficient, flexible and suitably qualified Office Manager who will organise and oversee the day to day running of the school office as well as take responsibility for the school’s financial and administrative systems. (See job description.) The school buys into the full financial service level agreement (including budget management) provided by the Local Authority.
The successful candidate will:
- have a good working knowledge of current office systems;
- have excellent interpersonal skills;
- contribute positively to the friendly, nurturing ethos of the school.
- Be compassionate and understanding
- Be dedicated to promoting high standards for all.
- Evidence of experience working in a school setting
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Be flexible and professionally optimistic
As a school we can offer:
- A very successful school at the heart of its community
- Induction and training commensurate to the role
- A warm, friendly and caring environment
- Committed and supportive staff
Visits are welcomed and warmly encouraged. Please phone up and speak to the school office to arrange an appointment.
St Gerard’s Catholic Primary & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants please note that the successful candidate will be asked to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office Manager roles across Halton Borough Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,496 - £26,845 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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