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Support Services Manager

Teesdale School and Sixth Form is a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a Support Services Manager to join our dedicated team. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience of working in a school office environment. You will be responsible for leading and managing a small team in the delivery of an effective, customer focussed, administrative service with a hands-on approach. You will provide specialist and complex support to the Head of School, Deputy Headteacher and SLT; as well as working closely with the Facilities Manager and Catering teams to ensure smooth operation of provision. 

Teesdale School and Sixth Form was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2019. 

We have 700 children across Key Stages 3 and 4 and Post-16. Our small size means that you can really get to know your students; know who they are; their aspirations, ideas, talents and dreams, bringing out the best in them, helping to champion their ambitions and giving them a great start in life. Teesdale School is a place where traditional values of kindness, respect and hard work take precedence. 

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experience excellence every day. 

We are committed to: 

  • • A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students 
  • • A positive and caring ethos 
  • • An excellent learning environment and resources 
  • • A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued 

 

We can offer: 

  • • National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book) 
  • • Local Government Pension Scheme 
  • • Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice and counselling service 24/7 365 days per year 

 

The successful candidate will: 

  • • Hold a NVQ 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent). 
  • • Have experience of working in a school office environment at senior level. 
  • • Have excellent IT skills. 
  • • Be proactive and self-motivated. 
  • • Have a flexible approach to work. 

 

Deadline: Monday 11th July 2022 (9am) 

Shortlisting and interviewing will also take place week commencing 11th July 2022

 

How to apply: 

Please complete the attached application form. 

Letters of application should be no more than one side of A4 and should be returned with application forms to Linda Shaw, HR Manager at linda.shaw@nelt.co.uk. Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.