Springwood is a large primary age Special School (360 pupils aged 5 11) based over a number of sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs. Springwood is now part of the Link Education Trust.
Pupils who are Nursery - Y2 age attend our Craig Hall Site in Irlam, those who are Y2-Y6 attend our site in Swinton. Additionally, we have a small group of pupils based at our Summerville, Grosvenor Road and Belvedere sites.Depending on pupil need and peer group, the decision is made annually as to which site pupils are based at.
Despite being split across four sites, the school is a cohesive learning environment with the same provision and expectations across the whole school. Staff work collaboratively across all sites and the Leadership Team are responsible for all sites, although each member of staff does have a specified main base.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join a large and lively school and be part of its future developments. The successful candidate will predominately be based at our Craig Hall site but may on occasions be asked to work from any of our other school sites.
The main aspects of the role is :-
To deputise in the absence of the School Business Manager and ensure the school continues to fulfil its statutory duties in relation to the Financial Resource Management / Administration Management / Management Information and ICT / Human Resource Management / Facility & Property Management and Health & Safety Management of the School.
To assist the School Business Manager to provide outstanding leadership to the SLT, staff and the Board of Trustees
To support the School Business Manager by providing administrative and project coordination support in all key areas of finance, premises, catering, human resources, and health & safety.
To support the School Business Manager to promote the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and ensure the most effective use of resources in support of the school's learning objectives;
To manage, coordinate and supervise all office staff and ensure that the operational administrative functions of the school are delivered to support the Trust, School staff, parents and pupils.
To coordinate and supervise all premises staff and ensure that all health and safety regulations are adhered to
To support the School Business Manager to manage capital and refurbishment projects in line with the financial, health and safety and governance regulations and guidance.
To support the School Business Manager in the development, promotion and business management of all extended services.
About you
We are looking for a candidate who has a minimum of two years' experience of working in a school, has highly developed interpersonal skills including influencing skills and the willingness to constructively challenge the work of self and others to continually improve their own and the team performance. Someone who has the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and is able to work independently and as part of a team.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.
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