Small School Manager (Student Services Manager)
The Halley Academy
Greenwich
- New
- Salary:
- Actual salary £31,123 (£35,706 full time equivalent)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- October 2024
- Apply by:
- 9 September 2024
Job overview
Are you seeking a new opportunity to join a highly successful comprehensive school that is committed to providing an outstanding education of excellence for all? Would you thrive when working with other committed and innovative members of staff? If so, Leigh Academy Halley are now recruiting for a Small School Manager (Student Services Manager) to join from the end of September, to support the Head of School and Deputy Heads of School, in enhancing the learning experiences and pastoral care we provide at the school.
This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate manager to become part of a well-established, highly collaborative and successful small school team.
Central to the high-quality support that we provide at the Academy is our Small School Model. Each of our Small Schools has two small school managers who not only play an integral role in the smooth operation of that particular Small School, but also in the wider running of, and pastoral care provided by the Academy.
We pride ourselves on having a diverse and dynamic staffing body of committed, creative and hardworking support staff who enjoy coming to work as they benefit from:
- A committed, supportive and successful team.
- Encouragement for professional development, innovation and creativity.
- Opportunities to collaborate with, and learn from, colleagues across the Leigh Academies Trust.
Previous experience of a role in an educational setting is desirable. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We’d like to hear from you if you:
- Have experience in managing a large workload, multiple complex tasks and responding to changing priorities with a proven ability to meet required deadlines.
- Have had experience as an administrator.
- Have experience of handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Have experience in using up-to-date Information and Communication Technology systems such as Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of BromCom (this is desirable, but not essential).
- Are willing to be flexible in the tasks undertaken.
We are open to receiving applications from prospective candidates who wish to work a 35 hours per week, term time + 1 week. Suitable and interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with Ben Russell, Principal, by contacting him on ben.russell@thehalleyacademy.org.uk
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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About The Halley Academy
The Halley Academy is a dynamic academy and our curriculum delivers an education of excellence for all. It has been an International Baccalaureate World School since 2019 and students enjoy both the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme at Key Stage 3 and the International Baccalaureate Career- related Programme at Key Stage 5. Our STEM provision develops critical thinking skills, creativity and innovation across the curriculum and we are in a privileged position to be registered to deliver the T Level programme at Key Stage 5 from 2023 in a brand new Engineering and Design Centre. As part of our Digital Strategy, each student has their own Chromebook which is used as a tool for learning and to prepare them to participate in the ever-evolving technological world.
We are a diverse community where everyone is valued, respected and trusted and where we all work together to achieve and celebrate success. Our students are at the centre of the academy community and thrive within a culture of high aspiration, with no cap on ambition, so that they gain the knowledge, qualification and skills to afford successful, fulfilling and happy adult lives.
Staff are reflective and committed practitioners who believe in collaboration and self-improvement. We have weekly ring-fenced time on Wednesday afternoons for our comprehensive CPD programme, tailored to the aspirations and interests of the individual, and have extensive expertise both within the Academy and across the Trust to support in its delivery.
The wellbeing of our students and staff lies at the heart of our work: we know that when our school community is happy and fulfilled, they achieve their best. Our dedicated staff are the most important factor in transforming lives and delivering the best outcomes for every student. The academy has a space dedicated to staff wellbeing and relaxation and offers a range of exercise and participation opportunities for our staff team.
Principal, Ben Russell
Vision
The Halley Academy is a place of opportunity where respect, resilience, integrity and collaboration matter. We are a caring community where everyone feels safe, valued and empowered to explore, experience and achieve.
We are proud, articulate, confident, independent learners equipped to take our place in wider society. As lifelong learners we develop our international mindedness and intercultural understanding. This is so that we are in a position to pursue our aspirations and interests as responsible members of a global society who respect and appreciate diversity.
Values
At The Halley Academy, our values are the cornerstone of everything we do.
Respect
We expect everyone to take responsibility for their learning and be lifelong learners.
Achievement
We aspire to achieve our full potential in everything we do.
Collaboration
We enrich the experiences of all through our local, national and international partnerships. We do this by working together to achieve excellence.
Integrity
We embrace the opportunities we are presented with to show our strong moral principles, the IB learner profile and our respect and acceptance for others.
Resilience
We empower all to develop a ‘can do’ attitude and have confidence in their ability to progress in the face of challenges.
To learn more about The Halley Academy, please click here https://thehalleyacademy.org.uk/
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