Office Manager and Medical Lead

Willow Brook Primary School, Colchester, Essex

Education - non-teaching

Full time

Permanent

We are looking for an approachable and forward-thinking School Office Manager and Medical Lead with strong organisational skills to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will be responsible for overseeing the daily administration of the school office, line managing administrative staff, and for all administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school, maintaining confidentiality at all times. It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to ensuring every child receives a high-quality education.

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Able to display a high level of administrative, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme – free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

Pay

NJC Scale 5 Point 8 to Point 11 (Estimated Actual £24,148 to £25,334 (April 2025))

Hours

37 Hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm & Friday 8:00 am to 3:30pm

At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.