SCHOOL SUPPORT MANAGER

at  Lancashire County Council

CLOSING DATE

07/02/2025.
Location
The Hollins, Hollins Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2QY (795 on roll)
Tel: 01254 233500
School website: thehollins.com/
Summary
The Hollins, part of the LET Education Trust, is seeking to appoint a highly motived and dedicated School Support Manager to support our school. The Hollins is an oversubscribed, highly successful 11-16 school which provides a warm, caring environment; where attainment is above average and achievement is good.
As the school’s leading support staff professional, the School Support Manager is responsible for the following functions: administration, first aid, catering liaison, health & safety, logistical management of internal systems and educational visits coordinator. We value pupils and staff alike and look forward to welcoming a new addition to our team of dedicated staff.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 07/02/2025

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (grade 4 or above, or equivalent)Evidence of ongoing professional development.

• Desirable Qualifications
  Professional qualifications relevant to this post.

Essential Experience

• Significant expertise in management and administrative procedures.

• Evidence of successful management and leadership of diverse teamsSignificant experience of using a range of ICT packages (for example Microsoft Office and finance software).

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of relevant legislation (equal opportunities, health and safety, GDPR etc) and evidence of working effectively with a wide range of external partners.
• Successful track record of managing complex projects from inception to completion.

• Knowledge of accessing or returning statistical information required by ESFA, DFE, LA or similar bodies.A working knowledge of facilities management and experience and exposure to education sector.

• For an informal discussion please contact:
  Should you wish to speak to the Headteacher (on an informal basis), please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Young, PA to the Headteacher (youngc@thehollins.com).
  Proposed Interview Date:
  12/02/2025
  Equal Opportunities statement
  An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
  Rehabilitation
  Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application

Please refer the Job description for details