Office Manager - The Guardian : Job Details

About Us

Harris Primary Academy South Kenton (HPASK) is a five-form entry school situated in South Kenton, which is part of the London Borough of Brent. HPASK is an inclusive academy and we want every one of our children, from Early years to Year 6, to have a truly happy experience at school. We strive to ensure that every pupil feels valued and safe. The children's achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons and we are proud that they are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn. We believe that through expert teaching and support all children can achieve to a high standard. Ultimately, our aim is to make sure that our pupils leave us feeling that they have succeeded both academically and in the extracurricular aspects of school life. We want our pupils to be thoroughly prepared for the opportunities that secondary school will offer them. HPASK is very much a community school. We know that a close partnership with parents is vital if children are to learn and grow as individuals. We therefore do all we can to keep parents informed and involved in all aspects of school life. HPASK joined the Harris Federation in September 2024, so you will be joining our team at a really exciting time as we establish ourselves in our local community. If you would like to find out more about our school please do come and visit us and talk to as many children and staff as you can. We are very much looking forward to meeting you.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your main areas of responsibility will be:

• Administration and diary management for the Principal
• Responsibility for HR processes and files
• Responsibility for the financial administration of the academy
• Line management of the office team, extra-curricular activities and midday supervisory staff

A detailed list of duties can be found in the Job Pack.

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A good level of IT literacy, including proficiency with MS Office and databases
• Working knowledge and awareness of employment law, policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of safeguarding processes and legislation
• Secure knowledge of HR and payroll administration
• Experience of diary management for several stakeholders including a Principal/ CEO
• Demonstrable experience of producing quality documentation
• Experience of leading a team of people with successful outcomes
• Experience of operating effective financial processes in line with procedures, legislation and best practice

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.