School Admin Manager
Spen Valley High School, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7LX5 days remaining to apply
Closing date
9 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
29 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,000.00 - £29,000.00 Monthly Term time plus 20 days
School Admin Manager job summary
Term Time plus 20 days (42 weeks per year), 37 hours per week, some hybrid working would be considered
The Admin Manager is a key operational role within the school, working closely with the Finance and Business Manager you will run the Administration function of the school and lead our Business Support Team. In this individual we are looking for drive and determination, someone who is proactive, a self-starter, who is enthusiastic and thrives in a busy environment. Because of the nature of the work involved, we need someone who understands the importance of sensitivity and confidentiality as you will be working with a range of stakeholders.
As Admin Manager you will be responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks. Key areas include PA support to Deputy and Assistant Headteachers, planning and delivery of events and trips, communications (written and verbal) and responsibility for upkeep of student records. The successful candidate will have a calm and professional manner even in the most challenging of situations – a high level of organisational skills is essential.
As part of the role, you will manage the Business Support Officers to ensure a smooth and efficient service. This is an extremely fast-paced and varied role where no two days are the same, this will suit someone who enjoys a challenge and can quickly adapt their way of working in response to each task.
An excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience of managing people, processes and procedures is essential.
All staff at Spen Valley are actively seen to support students and their families, all staff must implement our relationship policy and show our students and families respect and kindness in line with our charter.
Our school:
We are an oversubscribed, 11-16 comprehensive school situated in North Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Having been awarded ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in March 2022, we continue to build upon our many strengths and to develop a truly coherent and high-quality provision for our students. In this role you will work alongside a team of highly professional & dedicated staff, who are welcoming, courageous, open-minded, and supportive.
What makes Spen Valley High School different?
We are proud to be a Trauma Informed School and are looking for someone who fully supports our vision and approach. We have a significant number of students in our school with complex backgrounds. These young people not only require, but deserve courageous and resilient staff who can effectively support students to navigate their way through the challenges they face. We make no excuses about our approach; but this is not about ‘dumbing down’, far from it, we want colleagues with high expectations, who will help students to regulate their own behaviours, by providing outstanding support and developing strong relationships. We require someone with good emotional intelligence and who will show warmth, compassion and empathy to all our students.
Regardless of the role, we expect all of our staff to be a Students Coach/Co-Coach and engage with our students through their enthusiasm; someone who will inspire them beyond the curriculum, encourage them to develop all aspects of themselves, so that they can stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with any other young person, from any other background. We want someone who enjoys working with young people, who believes it is a privilege to be a part of their journey into adulthood, and who will show them unconditional positive regard. We want someone who is both emotionally and physically resilient so they provide continuity and consistency for our students; someone who displays ‘botheredness’ and visible kindness.
We pride ourselves on being ethical leaders and leading with integrity. When joining Spen Valley you are entering an environment that balances professional challenge with support and kindness. We expect our colleagues to work hard, and go the ‘extra mile’ for our students, but in doing so we recognise that additional support is sometimes necessary and our Trauma Informed and relational approach extends to the way we work with our staff. We offer a wide range of CPD opportunities, including a bespoke CPD package that genuinely meets the needs of each colleague. As a member of the Red Kite Teaching Alliance, we receive high-quality support, advice and training and work closely with colleagues from some of the most successful schools in Yorkshire. We encourage our staff not only in their involvement in various activities throughout the school, but also to be proactive and develop new and fresh ideas to engage and enthuse both our staff and students.
Staff Benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Programme (includes, physio, men's mental health, menopause support, 24 hour GP service and much more)
- Access to bespoke CPD programme
- Support through Coaching (where applicable)
- The opportunity to work with colleagues and specialist support across the Red Kite Teaching School Hub
- West Yorkshire Pension Fund
- Staff supervision (counselling & support services)
- Varied Wellbeing Activities
- Menopause support
- Kirklees Vivup Scheme (saving money on shopping, days out, entertainment etc)
- Bluelight Membership
How to apply
We know that applying for a job takes a great deal of time and effort; it is therefore important that before you apply that you make sure we are the right school for you. To find out more, we ask that you look at our website, particularly our Trauma Informed Practices (Including our Relationship Policy) and if necessary, contact our HR Team to discuss the role further. Applications are through My New Term via the link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/107778/EDV-2024-SVHS-28320
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will have a tour of the school and the DT facilities on interview day. For more information about the school please see our website at www.spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk or contact our HR Lead, Tracey Bland on 01924 405451 or by email hr@spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk.
All employees are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards safeguarding and are subject to Enhanced DBS Checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Spen Valley High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 969 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Spen Valley High School website (opens in new tab)
A Secondary School with just over 900 students
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