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Support Services Manager

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
06/01/2025
Advert End Date:
20/01/2025 12:00
Salary:
Grade 7, SCP26 - SCP28 £36,124 - £37,938 per annum
Job Category:
Admin / Secretarial / Customer Services
Vacancy ID:
274464
Employment Location:
NE38 8AL
Closing date:
20 Jan
Further Information
At Biddick Academy we find and nurture the brilliance in every student through a well-balanced and broad curriculum. Everything that we do aims to develop curiosity, build resilience, readiness, and aspiration in our students. Each year we work to build on the high standards and reputation we have achieved over many years as we prepare students to embrace the endless possibilities that lie ahead of them. Biddick Academy is part of the North East Learning Trust and our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated Support Services Manager to join our committed team. Our Support Services Manager will have the opportunity to engage fully in the life of the school and bring their expertise and skills to make a difference.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of an effective administration and support services function within the school including managing the school’s HR, facilities, finance and health and safety arrangements, as well as providing specialist support to the Executive Headteacher, Head of School, Deputy Headteachers and senior leadership team in the management of sensitive and confidential information. It is essential that the post holder has an adaptable approach, with the skills to work independently, prioritise and meet deadlines as well as to work collaboratively and share best practice with the other schools within our Trust.


We would like to hear from you if you:

• Have proven experience of working in a school environment
• Hold a School Business Management qualification
• Have experience of managing staff
• Have evidence of successful liaison with a range of professional agencies and the general public
• Have highly developed communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Have excellent IT skills
• Have a high attention to detail
• Are proactive and self-motivated
• Have a flexible approach to work


We will offer you:

• Excellent working environment and ethos
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous 32 days holiday entitlement, plus 8 days public holidays
• One paid Wellbeing Day per year
• Free on-site car parking
• Lifestyle savings and range of discounts from top retail brands
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential advice and counselling services for staff and their family members


Closing Date: Monday 20 January 2025 at 12 noon.

Interviews will be held on Monday 27 January 2025


How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

Application forms should be returned to Emma.campbell@nelt.co.uk or by post to Emma Campbell, Head of Trust Administrative Services, Biddick Academy, Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AL.You can, if you wish, submit a covering letter to support your application; please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website
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